Ter erre T e Tayl ylor DIAA AA Co Coordinator or o of Inte terscholasti tic A Athleti tics Softb tbal all Coach Basketb etbal all Coac ach DIAA AA Bo Boar ard Mem Member an and Chai air
Why Do We Need Officials ? Officials are an ESSENTIAL part of the game. • Ensure that the athletes and participants are abiding by the rules and playing in the spirit of the game • Supervise our games • Ensure player safety • Ensure fair play • Provide Integrity of the Score
Benefits of Officiating • Give something back to the sport • Stay involved in sport(s) • Fitness and Health • Work with youth • Social Interaction • Financial Reward • Opportunity for travel • Learn how to make fair and firm decisions and to accept criticism.
Qualities of Officials • Thorough knowledge of the rules of the sport • Understand the game • Ability to make instantaneous decisions • Ability to resolve conflict • Ability to handle stress • A love of athletics and kids • Physical ability and fitness • Self-confidence • Personal integrity
How can you help?
Teach the Rules http://www.kids-sports-activities.com/sports-rules.html
Teach the Rules
Teach the Basics of Officiating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K87iTFsDRE&ind ex=17&list=PLC4941D91EF253DE6 http://operations.nfl.com/the-officials/these-officials-are- really-good/officials-responsibilities-positions/
Other Ways to Help • Incorporate officials as part of class competitions. • Emphasize the need for officials in sports. • Actively promote officiating as a career. • Teach sportsmanship in your classes. • Invite officials to your class to speak to students.
You Would Look Good in Stripes!! Find out if officiating will work for you by… • Volunteer with a Community League • Be a paid Official for a Recreation League • Join one of the Associations recognized by DIAA
You Make the Call • Register with the Association • Pay dues • Complete training • Pass the NFHS Rules Test • Work Hard You have been making the calls from the sidelines for years, now is the time to start doing it for real. There is not a better way to give back to the game that you love. DIAA is always looking for new sports-minded people to become football officals. Call the DIAA Office at 302-857-3365
Resources – NASO National Association of Sports Officials (naso.org)
Resources – Referee Magazine ( referee.com)
Resources – NFHS National Federation of High School Associations www.nfhs.org
Resources – NFHS Learn National Federation of High School Associations www.nfhslearn.com
Thank You!! Ter erre T e Taylor Teres esa. a.ta taylor@doe.k12 12.de.us
Recommend
More recommend
