Overall Decision Making
Did the Referee;
Recognise patterns of play and not invade player/game space
Correctly recognise and award throw-ins, goal-kicks and corners
Demonstrate consistent and credible recognition, detection and interpretation of ‘normal’ Law 12 offences i.e. but not limited to; foul tackles, holding, aerial challenges, handball etc.
Recognise Law 11 + 12 offences and advantage application opportunities, not merely possession, applied in credible areas and/or applied without detriment to match control
Demonstrate awareness of when appropriate to use the range of management techniques available, before resorting to formal disciplinary action i.e. the STEP process
Recognise where player(s), teams(s) are using time consuming tactics and takes positive appropriate action i.e. preventative actions
Demonstrate high levels of fitness and work rate throughout the entire game to meet the demands of the game
Judgement of Major Decisions
(Cautions/Non-Cautions, Send Offs/Non-Send Offs, Penalties/Non-Penalties, Goal Awarded/Disallowed or any other significant game changing decisions)
Did the Referee;
Demonstrate identification of ‘significant game impact’ incidents and offences with appropriate action(s) applied
Demonstrate the ability to recognise the importance of potential key match decisions and effectively move towards/gain an optimum viewing angle to (a) judge, (b) enhance credibility and (c) adds value to the decision
In the highly unlikely event of there being no major decisions, a standard mark of 15 should be awarded to the Referee.
Overall Control and Player Management
Did the Referee;
Act in a positive manner in their Pre-match Communication and Off-Field Behaviour
Lead their team, ensuring all officials worked in harmony without contradictory decisions (where ARs are appointed)
Display empathy for the game, managing game situations in an empathetic manner recognising the ever changing ebbs/flows, nature and temperature of the game and adapts refereeing style to suit
Recognise when/how to raise his/her profile to aide their match control and remain in self-control of emotions, demonstrating composure
Recognise when appropriate to enter face-to-face dialogue with the Assistant Referee(s) (where applicable), to aide visual co-operation and major decision making
Effectively manage, when appropriate, two-way interaction with players, technical staff etc.
Demonstrate a natural authority/confidence – not influenced by players, spectators or team officials