The County Referees Committee is keen to encourage and support the development of all Berks and Bucks Referees. Referees can improve their ability and aim to officiate at senior football level by entering the Promotion System. The key to success in the Promotion System is the guidance available via assessments.
The process of providing guidance, support and advice to referees is the task and responsibility of the Referee Assessor. The purpose of a written assessment is:
To assist the Referee to improve performance
Motivate the Referee to adopt the advice
To raise the standard of Referees in Berks and Bucks
To provide information to the County FA
The Football Association Assessors' Handbook, says the Assessor is the "Guardian of standards of the Laws of Game"
The qualities for an Assessor include the following criteria:-
Substantial Refereeing Experience
Knowledge of current Law
Ability to view game through eyes of Referee
Critically analyse performance
Identify strengths
Identify perceived development areas
Offer solutions to eliminate shortcomings
Write a quality, balanced report
We welcome your interest if you wish to become an assessor. Applications will be considered from retired or active referees who wish to be trained as an assessor. Assessors must not be below Level 6 with proven experience or, if not active, have been a minimum of Level 6 [or equivalent].
The next New Assessor Workshop will be held in Spring 2012, for more information or to register your interest, please contact Corin Readett, County Referee Development Officer, by email at corin.readett@berks-bucksfa.com