LEVEL ONE UMPIRE ACCREDITATION
The Level One Umpires Manual will introduce you to a range of modules/units to assist you to gain the knowledge and skills to adequately perform the basic tasks associated with umpiring Australian Football.
AIMS OF THIS COURSE
An underlying belief of the Level One Umpiring course is you become responsible for the development and improvement and hence take a proactive role in managing yourself.
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO:
1. Engage you in coaching and related activities to assist with gaining and developing basic knowledge and skills of umpiring Australian Football.
2. Assess your ability to demonstrate the basic skills of umpiring under match conditions.
3. Encourage you to take increased responsibility for improving your knowledge, skills, and umpiring performance.
4. Award AFL Level One Accreditation for those who successfully complete the course.
5. Develop an inclusive approach to umpiring and cater for many individuals involved in Australian Football.
ONLINE EDUCATION
This online process is only a part of the education needed to be completed to achieve Level One Umpire Accreditation. Each question will advise which module and unit of the module can be marked off once this assessment has been submitted and viewed by the Regional Coach/Manager who is conducting the course (any other observations required for completed assessment for that unit must also be checked off). The online education, diary and observation from coaches whilst you are umpiring, all combine to deliver the Level One Umpire Accreditation and all aspects need to be completed
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Intimidation
Confidence
Dominance
Reservation
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Out of Bounds on the Full
Out of Bounds
All Clear Behind
Hit the Post
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Just listen and hope you remember what has been said come game day.
Pretend to listen as you know your areas you need to work on.
Keep a diary on all aspects of your umpiring.
Just write it down on scrap paper so it looks like your interested.
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Be strict on all the laws and interpretations regardless of age.
Ensure game goes ahead as scheduled no matter what.
Interpret and apply the laws, ensure safety of all participants, ensure all paperwork is complete and given to correct person.
Make sure both teams play fair and within the rules
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Out of Bounds on the Full
Out of Bounds
All Clear Behind
Hit the Post
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All Clear Goal
Mark
Too High
Holding the Ball
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Waving flag for a super goal
Waving flag for a goal
Waving flag for a behind
Waving flag for a out of bounds on the full
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Play On
Ball Up
Running Too Far
Advantage
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Blood located on playing uniform
Player has blood on them that is not theirs
Player is actively bleeding
Player has a graze on their body which has been covered
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20 – 25 metres away
Between the play and the boundary line out of the players way
20 – 25 metres away aiming to be side on to the contest
In the centre of the field
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Protect the player whose sole objective is the football if he/she is infringed against then award a free kick to them.
Pay as many free kicks as possible
Ensure that the game is close by helping the team who may not have the best players
Protect the player in possession if tackled incorrectly award them a free kick
Reward the tackler if the player in possession is tackled correctly and effectively and has been given every opportunity to dispose of the football
Ensure that the game goes ahead no matter what.
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Out of Bounds on the Full
Out of Bounds
All Clear Behind
Hit the Post
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Signal a goal using 2 fingers, then grab 2 flags from the right hand post, wave flags next to post, return flags into holder, then write score down on card.
Wait for field umpire to give the all clear, Signal a goal from the middle of the goal line using 2 index fingers, then grab 2 flags from the right hand post, move to middle of the goal line wave flags, return flags back into holder, walk back to centre of goal line then write score down on card.
Wait for field umpire to give the all clear, Signal a goal by grabbing 2 flags from the right hand post, move to middle of the goal line wave flags, return flags back into holder, walk back to centre of goal line then write score down on card.
Signal a goal from the middle of the goal line using 2 index fingers, then grab 2 flags from the right hand post, move to middle of the goal line wave flags, return flags back into holder, walk back to centre of goal line then write score down on card.
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1. Identify the reportable incident (abusive language, stricking etc), 2. Advise the offender and offendee of the report 3. Stop match blow time on 4. Send the Offending Player Off 5 Blow Time Off and recommence the match
1. Identify the reportable incident (abusive language, stricking etc), 2. Stop match blow time on 3. Advise the offender and offendee of the report 4. Send the Offending Player Off 5 Blow Time Off and recommence the match
1. Identify the reportable incident (abusive language, stricking etc), 2. Stop match blow time on 3. Advise the offender and offendee of the report 4. Make a brief note at the time of the report (players involved, offence, location) 5. Send the offending player off 6. Blow time off and recommence the match
1. Identify the reportable incident (abusive language, stricking etc), 2. Advise the offender and offendee of the report 3. Stop match blow time on 4. Make a brief note at the time of the report (players involved, offence, location) 5. Send the offending player off 6. Blow time off and recommence the match
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Uniform and paperwork all ready (including spares)
Arrive at ground just before start of game
Ensure you are in a good mental and physical condition to umpire your match
When you get dressed and have walked onto ground. Just stand there and wait for game to commence
Don't worry about bringing Law Book as you know all of the rules
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Kicking in Danger
Play On
Too High
Tripping
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The ball is caught/controlled on the full without touching the ground after being klcked more than 10m and not being touched by another player.
The ball is touched with both hands on the full without touching the ground after being kicked more than 15m and not being touched by another player.
The ball is caught on the full without touching the ground after travelling more than 15m and not being touched by another player.
The ball is caught/controlled on the full without touching the ground after being kicked more than 15m and not being touched by another player
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Leave him/her where they are don't say anything if they don't come back to where mark is pay a 50m penalty
Tell them to come back using meterage. (come back 2 metres please)
Tell them to come back (come back, come back, come back)
Tell them to come back a step or two (Come back a couple steps thanks)
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An attacking player has marked the ball on the goal line.
An attacking player kicks the ball through the goal posts on the full.
A defending player kicks the ball through the goals they are defending.
An attacking player kicks the ball and it sails over the top of the goal post.
The ball comes off the attacking players shin and rolls through the goals.
Attacking player handballs the ball through the goals.
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25 metres from the kick off line directly in line with the goals
5 metres from the kick off line directly in line with the goals
25 metres from the kick off line on the side to which the kick is directed
25 metres from the kick off line opposite the side to which the kick is directed
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Accepting all appointments given to you.
Just doing enough to get through a game easy.
Only participate in training drills you like.
Attend training regularly.
Never criticise colleagues, coaches or observers.
Don't listen to feedback as you know better.
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Ball travels through the goals off hands.
Ball hits the behind post after a kick.
Ball hits the goal post after a kick.
Any player runs the ball through the behind line.
An attacking player has marked the ball on the goal line.
Ball travels between the behind post and the goal post
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1. Arrive at the tribunal in plenty of time looking well presented 2. When giving evidence, if you think you saw incident try to convince the panel 3. Avoid responses that the panel might question you about 4. Always conduct yourself in a polite professional manner before, during the tribunal 5. After giving evidence and your job is finished, leave the room and stay behind and enquire about the outcome
1. Arrive at the tribunal in plenty of time looking well presented 2. When giving evidence, be honest; say exactly what you saw about the incident 3. Avoid vague responses 4. Always conduct yourself in a polite professional manner before, during and after the tribunal 5. After giving evidence and your job is finished, leave the room as there is no need to stay behind and enquire about the outcome
1. Arrive at the tribunal in time looking well presented 2. When giving evidence, be honest; say exactly what you saw about the incident 3. Avoid vague responses 4. Always conduct yourself in a polite professional manner before, during and after the tribunal 5. After giving evidence and your job is finished, don’t leave the room as the outcome may be affected
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Verbal and visual signals/indications to the Goal and boundary umpires
Boundary umpires assisting Goal umpires to determine a score
Warm up by yourself prior to the match
Expect goal umpires to make all scoring decisions
Use verbal/signal “all clear” to the goal umpire
Turn your back on a dispute between goal and boundary umpire over a score
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Ruck contests
Contest for the ball
50m penalties
Tackling
Marking contests
Diving on the ball
Advantage plays
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Ensure you are in the correct position
Remain calm and composed in making the decision
Pick up the ball and kick it to the player whose free kick it is.
Jump over fence if ball goes over as we need it quickly.
Signal and indicating in a confident manner
Throw the ball to other umpire
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Throwing the Ball
Deliberate Out of Bounds
Boundary Throw In
Play on
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Have a rest after running hard to get in position
Assist the goal umpire
Get the ball if a behind is scored
Get out of the way of the players
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Balanced diet
Alcohol
Tobacco smoking
Water
Sports Drinks
Tanning lotion
Sunscreen
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Talk back to players if they challenge the umpire
Award the first free kick the umpires see
Ensure correct signals are performed
Only blow their whistle loud if needed to diffuse a situation
Only pay a free kick if it is deliberately given away
If a player starts yelling at you continue to speak to them in a calm respectable manner
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Blow their whistle as often as possible
Stop a match if crowd violence threatens player safety
Ensure that all equipment being used is safe
Enforce the laws of the game
Stop the game if it starts to rain hard
Ensure that both teams are rotating their bench for player welfare
Enforce safety guidelines regarding blood and infectious diseases policies
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Integrity
Honesty
Dominating
Trust
Controlling
Intimidating
Impartiality
Reserved
Respect
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Stay up with play to obtain correct position
Their side of the centre square if play is on the other side of the field
Place themselves between the players and the ball
Have a good view of the line when play is close to the boundary line.
Turn and run toward the line with back turned so you don’t interfere with play
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The Ball is kicked and travels over the line on the full.
The ball is contested in the air and travels over the line on the full off hands.
A player kicks the ball and it rolls out of bounds.
The ball bounces on the line then back into play.
The ball is kicked and rolls into the point post but stays inside field of play, a player picks it up and kicks the goal.
Player running with the ball is outside the boundary line and keeps the ball inside the field of play.
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Team Sheets
Best players from clubs
Best and Fairest Votes
Timekeepers' Cards
Interchange Steward sheets
Goal Kickers
Goal Umpire Cards/Score Cards
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Using a strong, firm voice.
Yelling at players.
Saying please/thankyou.
Using a clear and concise voice.
Shouting above players who are debating with you about a free kick.
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Contest on the goal/behind line
Rushed behind
Ball bouncing along the ground toward goal
If ball goes over goal post
Dropping ball where players are on the goal line
When player is lining up for a set shot
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The ball is kicked and travels over the top of the point post.
The ball is kicked deliberately towards the boundary line and rolls out.
The ball is kicked and lands on the line on the full.
The ball is kicked and hits the point post on the full.
Player kicks the ball off the ground and hits the goal post.
Ball comes off a players knee and travels over the boundary line on the full.
The ball comes off the players calf and goes over the boundary line on the full.
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Time keepers
Team manager
Spectators
Interchange steward
Team mascot
Canteen staff
Umpire escort
Scoreboard Attendant
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