Provincial Referee Grading Form

N/I – Name of Candidate ____________________________ Referee Level Recommendation _________

Needs
Improvement JNS Chief Referee ____________________________ Signature ___________________________
Fair – Voice N/I Fair Good Ideal
Occasionally
Demonstrates clear, crisp, sharp, staccato commands
Successful
Voice endures the event (no strain)
Adjusts for the environment, just above ambient sounds (heard by
Good – contestants, judges, minor officials)
Usually
Successful Presence/Authority
Does not show confusion, arrogance, or theatrics
Ideal – Demonstrates command and control
Always Demonstrates Equanimity (calmness under pressure)
Successful Shows leadership
Adheres to proper referee etiquette (dress and manners)
Signals (Gestures)
Demonstrates correct, clear, and concise gestures
Accurate signaling of penalties
Maintains signals for 3-5 seconds
Turns score signals 90 degrees so they can be seen
Voice and gesture happens simultaneously
Position/Mobility
Moves in an effective, relaxed, judo like manner
Maintains correct distance
Anticipates ideal positions of observation for calling scores
Observation
Notices judogi problems, jewelry, prohibited acts, and injuries
Aware of peripheral activity
Procedures
Knows and follows correct procedures without hesitation or error
Demonstrates correct bowing
Judgment Appreciation
Accurate judgment on throwing scores and counters
Accurate calling of oseakomi and toketa
Accurate calling of matte
Accurate signaling of penalties
Shows courage/determination making calls
Teamwork
Understands the principles of teamwork
Fully understands duties and responsibilities

D M Y
Pass Fail Date ___/___/_____ Examiner Initials _____