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#Post#: 81495--------------------------------------------------
Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for 2024/25
DIR By: aaa
Date: July 25, 2024, 3:25 pm
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Fourth Officials
There will be Fourth Officials on Step 2 matches (National
League North/South). This would be predominantly a Step 3 & 4
Referees (Level 3). Occasionally, it will be a Level 2 Referee.
Standard kit should be worn on matchday.
Step 2 clubs who use a black/navy kit which clashes with the
Match Officials kit are to bring alternative coloured Nike
referee shirts for use by the Assistant Referees and Fourth
Official.
Number of Substitutions
The National League have confirmed that from season 2024/25 each
team will have the opportunity to make 5 substitutions from the
5 players available on the bench. There is no limitation on the
number of opportunities available for each team.
A New Methodology
A new methodology will be used to measure performance of match
officials across the National League System (Level 2 Level 4).
The overall merit table will be compiled using a weighted
score based on performance in 4 key areas (Referees)/ 3 key
areas (Assistant Referees):
Referee Levels
cumulative scores)
(4 x season cumulative scores)
Assistant Referee Levels
cumulative scores)
(4 x season cumulative scores)
Those in a dual role will use the same Laws of the Game
knowledge checks for both Referee and Assistant Referee merit
tables.
Temporary Dismissals (Sin Bins)
Temporary Dismissals will be operational in all competitions
which comprise solely of clubs who operate at Step 5 and below
of the National League System. This includes all Step 5/Step 6
league competitions
Temporary Dismissals will only be operational in the following
FA Competitions:
They will not be used in all other FA Competitions. This
includes any FA Cup, Womens Cup or Youth Cup fixture between
two teams who will use Sin Bins in their league competition.
Sin Bin protocol has been simplified. If a player receives a
yellow card for dissent, it should be treated as standard yellow
with the added provision of spending 10 minutes on the sideline.
If the same player receives a second yellow card (for any
reason) they are to be sent off.
#Post#: 81499--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: JCFC
Date: July 26, 2024, 6:27 am
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--- Quote from: aaa link ---
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> A New Methodology
>
> A new methodology will be used to measure performance of match
officials across the National League System (Level 2 Level 4).
The overall merit table will be compiled using a weighted
score based on performance in 4 key areas (Referees)/ 3 key
areas (Assistant Referees):
>
> Referee Levels
>
>
cumulative scores)
>
15% (4 x season cumulative scores)
>
>
> Assistant Referee Levels
>
>
cumulative scores)
>
20% (4 x season cumulative scores)
>
>
--- End Quote ---
Very wisely, they do not include
Mindless wittering of JCFC. - 0%
#Post#: 81521--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: RCG
Date: July 27, 2024, 4:59 pm
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So for referees 30% and for ARs 40% of their marks will be
achieved away from the FoP?
What about those who struggle with reading, yet have a real feel
for the game?
Whilst I understand knowledge of the Laws is vital I always felt
some of the questions asked even on a baaic refs course were
meant to trip you up, not test your refereeing ability.
Love to see these development modules and how they will be
scored
#Post#: 81534--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: nemesis
Date: July 28, 2024, 3:32 pm
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--- Quote from: aaa link ---
>
>
>
> A New Methodology
>
> A new methodology will be used to measure performance of match
officials across the National League System (Level 2 Level 4).
The overall merit table will be compiled using a weighted
score based on performance in 4 key areas (Referees)/ 3 key
areas (Assistant Referees):
>
> Referee Levels
>
>
cumulative scores)
>
15% (4 x season cumulative scores)
>
>
> Assistant Referee Levels
>
>
cumulative scores)
>
20% (4 x season cumulative scores)
>
> Those in a dual role will use the same Laws of the Game
knowledge checks for both Referee and Assistant Referee merit
tables.
>
>
--- End Quote ---
How on earth is a single Match Observer able to simultaneously
judge the performance of the referee and both assistants
effectively ?
Surely the referee could offer some input on the performance of
his assistants??
#Post#: 81539--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: Acme Thunderer
Date: July 29, 2024, 3:34 am
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--- Quote from: nemesis link ---
>
> [quote author=aaa link=topic=6149.msg81495#msg81495
date=1721939103]
>
>
> A New Methodology
>
> A new methodology will be used to measure performance of match
officials across the National League System (Level 2 Level 4).
The overall merit table will be compiled using a weighted
score based on performance in 4 key areas (Referees)/ 3 key
areas (Assistant Referees):
>
> Referee Levels
>
>
cumulative scores)
>
15% (4 x season cumulative scores)
>
>
> Assistant Referee Levels
>
>
cumulative scores)
>
20% (4 x season cumulative scores)
>
> Those in a dual role will use the same Laws of the Game
knowledge checks for both Referee and Assistant Referee merit
tables.
>
>
--- End Quote ---
How on earth is a single Match Observer able to simultaneously
judge the performance of the referee and both assistants
effectively ?
Surely the referee could offer some input on the performance of
his assistants??
[/quote]
Nice idea but I think it would raise potential issues of
favouritism and personal integrity which are clearly not wanted.
I am sure however that if an AR was complete ****, a word from
the referee to the authorities would probably meet with an
appropriate response..
#Post#: 81553--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: lincs22
Date: July 30, 2024, 6:23 am
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--- Quote from: nemesis link ---
>
> How on earth is a single Match Observer able to simultaneously
judge the performance of the referee and both assistants
effectively ?
>
> Surely the referee could offer some input on the performance
of his assistants??
>
--- End Quote ---
Firstly, because we as observers we can (and always had to).
Secondly, I think the referees normally have to complete a match
report to the league, in which they comment on the performance
of the NAR's. At least at Step5/6; where the NAR's are L5, etc
#Post#: 81712--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: nemesis
Date: August 6, 2024, 5:31 pm
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--- Quote from: aaa link ---
>
> Fourth Officials
>
> ...
>
>
> Number of Substitutions
>
> The National League have confirmed that from season 2024/25
each team will have the opportunity to make 5 substitutions from
the 5 players available on the bench. There is no limitation on
the number of opportunities available for each team.
>
>
> ...
>
>
--- End Quote ---
I think that should be "from the 7 players available on the
bench".
#Post#: 82530--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: aaa
Date: September 4, 2024, 3:41 pm
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Breaking News..
The use of Communications kits is permitted to be used on Step 2
matches wef Sat 7th Sep 2024.
* Clubs will have the communications kits in their possession
and are responsible for the charging and upkeep of the
equipment.
* Home Team equipment will be used on matchdays.
* The Away Team will also bring their allocated kit along with
them for backup (Let's hope they remember)
* Referees have been provided earpieces so they will be
responsible for maintaining and distributing them to Assistants
and Fourth Official on matchdays.
#Post#: 82535--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: Ref Watcher
Date: September 5, 2024, 6:35 am
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--- Quote from: aaa link ---
>
> Breaking News..
>
> The use of Communications kits is permitted to be used on Step
2 matches wef Sat 7th Sep 2024.
>
> * Clubs will have the communications kits in their possession
and are responsible for the charging and upkeep of the
equipment.
>
> * Home Team equipment will be used on matchdays.
>
> * The Away Team will also bring their allocated kit along with
them for backup (Let's hope they remember)
>
> * Referees have been provided earpieces so they will be
responsible for maintaining and distributing them to Assistants
and Fourth Official on matchdays.
>
--- End Quote ---
Is there any guidance about what should happen if the clubs fail
in their duties to provide the kit in working order? Match off
or make do without?
#Post#: 82536--------------------------------------------------
Re: Few important changes to Step 2 6 Match Officials for
2024/25
DIR By: aaa
Date: September 5, 2024, 6:56 am
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--- Quote from: Ref Watcher link ---
>
> [quote author=aaa link=topic=6149.msg82530#msg82530
date=1725482496]
> Breaking News..
>
> The use of Communications kits is permitted to be used on Step
2 matches wef Sat 7th Sep 2024.
>
> * Clubs will have the communications kits in their possession
and are responsible for the charging and upkeep of the
equipment.
>
> * Home Team equipment will be used on matchdays.
>
> * The Away Team will also bring their allocated kit along with
them for backup (Let's hope they remember)
>
> * Referees have been provided earpieces so they will be
responsible for maintaining and distributing them to Assistants
and Fourth Official on matchdays.
>
--- End Quote ---
Is there any guidance about what should happen if the clubs fail
in their duties to provide the kit in working order? Match off
or make do without?
[/quote]
Comms kits were just an enhancement tools so any football match
can commence without it. You just need to go back to old school
officiating. Understanding that at top level, it would be
needed for VAR. Something to bear in mind that Select Group,
Select Group 2 and National List Referees were given their own
kits and are responsible to maintain them.
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