It is not always possible for an assessor to observe your performances, so it is important for you to be able to measure your own performance on a match by match basis. You are the only person at every game you referee, so you may find it helpful to keep a record of how you feel you have refereed each of your games.

A handy self-evaluation list has been prepared which will assist with this exercise.   Simply ask yourself each of the 50 questions after each game and then enter a tick for each one you answered “Yes” to.   These are your “Strengths”.   For the questions you answered “No” to just enter a cross against them.  These are your “Shortcomings”.

Soon, you will build up a profile of your performances which will help you to address those areas which you feel need to be improved upon.  It is recommended that you discuss your entries with your Branch Coach, a Technical Sub Committee member or a Senior Referee once you have completed a few matches. 

You, the referee, are usually your own most severe critic and this should be the case. After every game you should analyse your match performance and identify those aspects of your game that you did well and those that you feel you may have done better. In order to assist you in an honest and constructive evaluation, it is suggested that you ask yourself the following questions in relation to your most recent performances.

To view the list of steps of a handy resource on "Self Evaulation for Referees" click on the pdf file below: