Assistant Referee Competency Checklist

Assistant referee name*

First Last

Coach name*

First Last

Date*

Instructions:

During or at the end of the game the coach should tick off the items observed in the relevant box. When each item has been checked the assistant referee can be considered to have demonstrated that competency. Coaches are advised to also complete the coaching box for additional feedback. The AR only sees the information in the coaching box if appropriate.

General

Arrived in good time for the game*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Good personal appearance*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Uniform - complete, tidy, clean*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Equipment complete*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Records significant events*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Positive attitude and presentation*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Performance of duties

Attends pre-game instructions*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Carries out pre-game instructions*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Basic positioning OK*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: generally sharp and clear*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: correct for goal kick*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: correct for throw-in*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: correct for corner kick*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: correct for a foul*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: correct for penalty kick*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: correct for substitute*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Signals: one part when appropriate*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Holds flag in appropriate / correct hand*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Did not "take over" from the referee*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Carries flag pitch side*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Regular eye contact with referee*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Enters and leaves field with crew*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Gives support, assistance*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Monitors technical area*

Competent
Not yet competent
Not applicable

Coaching points:

Limit to two or three points only

Future appointments:*

Stay at this level, be placed in higher divisions, ages groups

Final assessment decision:*

Competent
Not yet competent

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