Minor Box Lacrosse Program Junior to Major Box Lacrosse Program

1. Canadian Lacrosse AssociationSupervision Program • Minor Box Lacrosse Program • Junior to Major Box Lacrosse Program

2. Agenda • Minor Lacrosse • Level 1-3 Referees Competency Matrix • Regional Supervision Program • Provincial Supervision Program • Junior to Major • Level 4 – 5 Referees Competency Matrix • Junior to Major Supervision Program

3. Overview • The purpose of the refereeing supervision program is to improve officiating and encourage a professional attitude towards refereeing • A good Referee must set the tone of the game and be a positive example to their peers and the players

4. The Purpose of Referee Supervision and Evaluation. • To establish a Referee Supervision Program • Improve officiating throughout Canada • Encourage a professional attitude • Treat all Referees with the same discipline • Change the attitude of all Referees • Establish a consistency in our Refereeing • Awareness of Referees importance of the role they play in the game of Lacrosse

5. Competency MatrixNovice Official(Level 1 –2 ) Personal Attributes • Recognizes the importance of interaction with participants in game • Articulates own values regarding situations or problems Decision Making • Seeks input from available resources prior to making decisions on problems • Applies the rules consistent with the written interpretations and guidelines

6. Novice Official – Level 1 - 2 Appearance • Wears standard uniform as set out in NOCP and Member Association Policies • Equipment includes all items listed in guidelines • Arrives prepared for function: no sticks or personal listening devices, does not sit in stands in uniform, no playing on floor • Appearance is clean and orderly, long hair is tied back

7. Novice Official – Level 1 – 2 Fitness • Understands the effect of physical fitness on performance of duties • Prepares for games through stretching and flexibility exercises

8. Novice Official – Level 1-2 Communication • Able to apply basic hand signals • Understands principles and application of eye-contact • Uses appropriate listening skills • Clear verbal and written communication skills • Respects and communicates with partner

9. Novice Official – Level 1-2 Off-Floor • Ensures minimum NOCP guidelines are met Education • Uses proper signals and positioning as per NOCP guidelines • Exceeds 50/70% on CLA examination

10. General Guidelines - Level 1 • Why do we have a high dropout rate from year to year? • Verbal abuse • Threats or physical abuse • Lack of on-floor game experience • Lack of support from Leagues and Associations • Lack of transportation

11. Competencies – Level 3Intermediate Official Personal Attributes • Uses interaction with others to ensure that competitions evolve in a positive manner • Relates implications and consequences of decisions to the ethical framework Decision Making • Assesses situation and seeks input from partner to arrive at a solution • Uses judgment to apply the interpretation consistent with the level of play

12. Level 3Intermediate Official Appearance • Arrive for game wearing appropriate attire • Appropriate uniform on the floor Fitness • Understands fitness requirements appropriate to levels of competition • Able to assess fitness level

13. Level 3Intermediate Official Communication • Uses all hand signals correctly without hesitation • Uses non-verbal communication on floor • Communicates in a calm detached manner Off-floor • Fulfills all pre and post-game administrative requirements

14. Level 3Intermediate Official Education • Signals without error • Positions themselves according to the flow of the game • Exceeds 75% on CLA rules examination

15. General Guidelines - Level 3 • Develops a thorough working knowledge of Supervisors Manual • Sets reasonable specific expectations for Referees being supervised • Able to supervise Minor League games • Able to supervise at MA Invitational Tournaments

16. Regional Supervision Program • Within the MA • Evaluate level 1-3’s who may not be exposed to “A” calibre lacrosse • Improve image of MA’s Officials Associations • Zone RIC’s to be approved by MA’s Officials Associations • Association/Tournament RIC’s to be approved by Zone RIC

17. MA Supervision Program • Zone RIC identifies promotion candidates • Promotes up and coming officials in the MA • MA’s Program Team to supervise candidates • Develops candidates through “A” Lacrosse and evaluation • Selects candidates for Junior to Major

18. Competency MatrixLevel 4 - 5Advanced Official Personal Attributes • Positively influences the behavior of participants while showing respect • Validates decisions within ethical framework and recognizes the moral issues and their impact Decision Making • Assesses situations and with partner makes decisions appropriate to the level of play • Uses judgment to apply interpretations consistent with game situations

19. Level 4 - 5Advanced Official Appearance • Arrives wearing appropriate attire for game to be officiated Fitness • Able to analyze fitness requirements • Establishes training program to meet requirements

20. Level 4 - 5Advanced Official Communication • Masters written and verbal communication techniques Off-Floor • Is prepared to deal with any situation on site • Exceeds 85/90% on CLA rules examination

21. General Guidelines - Level 4-5 • Encouraged to be well versed with supervision skills • Assists younger referees by providing constructive feedback through supervision • Encouraged to participate in the minor supervision program • Be prepared if nominated to represent the MA at CLA National Championships

22. Referee’s Evaluation Guidelines • There are five main functions of the “Officials” evaluation form. • To record observable indicators of effective refereeing • To discuss guidelines • To document a Referee’s game performance • To document a Referee’s growth and development • To recommend skill improvement or bad habit correction

23. Where to Get More Information • Other training sessions • Manuals, books, articles and electronic sources • Consulting services • Internet (MA and CLA) Web Sites