Junior Officials/Scorekeepers

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

To begin a Junior Officials Program for Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR). Provide class-room and field training sessions. Upon completion of this training these officials will be provided the opportunity to work in FCPR sports programs.

II. TEXTBOOK
National Federation of High Schools rule book
FCPR supplemental rules

FCPR CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

FCPR will:
• prepare aspiring officials who demonstrate leadership in their community and schools;
• communicate effectively with all individuals and parents;
• work to prepare the individuals life skills and ethics needed in a diverse, global, and technologically advanced society.

III. CORE OBJECTIVES:

Orientation - Meet & Greet
A. Thursday, February 2nd , 6 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers Room

LEVEL 100 - Life Skills; Classroom
(Candidates must attend 2 out of 3 sessions)
Saturday, February 11th, 9 am, Massey Hill Recreation Center, 1612 Camden Road
Saturday, February 18th, 9 am, City Hall, HR training room, 433 Hay Street
Saturday, February 25th, 9 am, Kiwanis Recreation Center, 352 Devers Street

A. To provide individual classroom training in life skills and ethics scenarios.
1. Conflict Resolutions
2. Communications Skills
3. Team-work and Team Building
4. Decision Making

B. The individual must complete Level 100 of this training before advancing into Level 200.

LEVEL 200 - Sports Officiating Philosophy/Rules Application
(Candidates must attend both sessions)
Saturday, March 3rd, 9 am Massey Hill Recreation Center
Saturday, March 17th, 9 am, Kiwanis Recreation Center

A. To prepare the individual with the fundamentals and techniques of officiating.
B. To focus proper attention on the essentials of good officiating.
C. To provide materials relevant to officiating.
D. To gain on-field application of rules and mechanics.
E. To provide introduction to the online game assignment software.
F. The individual must complete Levels 100 and 200 before advancing to Level 300.

LEVEL 300 - Live Game Scrimmage/ Application
(Candidates must attend both sessions)
Saturday, March 24th; 10 am-1 pm; Site TBA
Tuesday, March 27th; 6-9 pm; Site TBA

A. The individual will work real game situations with live scrimmages.

IV. COURSE COMPETENCIES
A. The individual will be able to demonstrate the hand signals used in officiating.
B. Interpret Rules of the Sport.
C. Pass written exams and practical court/field exercise.

V. EVALUATION
A. Written examination/testing will determine the individuals' knowledge.
B. On-site field/court work will demonstrate the individuals' ability to put into action the material learned in the classroom.
C. Officials will be evaluated by their on-court mentor/partner and FCPR staff.

VI. COURSE OUTLINE

1. Individual Class Participation
A. proper uniform when required
B. possession of federation textbook rule materials
C. preparation of assigned material
D. taking of practical examination-mechanics and techniques of officiating
2. The individual will be able to identify the new rule changes.
3. During discussions, the individual will be able to compare specific situations that officials will encounter when they go on the job.
4. The individual will be able to demonstrate the proper mechanics of officiating.
5. The individual will be able to comprehend and illustrate the responsibilities of the officials.

VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. A Basic Philosophy of Officiating
B. The Task at Hand
1. The Potential of Presence
2. Official-Coach-Player-Game Management
3. Good Public Relations

C. Qualifications of A Good Official/Scorekeeper
1. Reaction Time
2. Confidence
3. Calmness
4. Consistency
5. Judgment
6. Cooperation
7. Integrity
8. Knowledge of the Rules
9. Duties of Officials and Mechanics of Officiating
10. Appearance and Physical Condition
11. Being on time

D. General Principles of Officiating/Scorekeeping
1. Coaches are obligated to accept the official's interpretation of the rules for their sport as issued by the national federation and local rules.
2. The officials have the responsibility of administering the rules according to the rule interpretations and officiating manual adopted by FCPR.
3. The officials must observe play from close quarters to make accurate judgments.
4. The official must see the total scene in order to make a quick just decision.
5. Officials must rule on acts completed on ability and anticipation.
6. Except in situations where specific jurisdiction is given by the rules or the officiating manual, officials should make decisions on any play which they see anywhere.

IX. OFFICIATING STRATEGIES

1. Lecturer - Guest Speakers & Individuals
2. Demonstrations - Clinic Leader/Individual
3. Individual Field work - Group Discussions
4. Film Observations

REFERENCES

A. National Federation High School Rules/Little League Rules
B. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Rules
C. Quick Reference Rule Comparison Sheets per individual sports
D. Mechanics Guide for each sport