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Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: Craig Robson
Date: April 2, 2026, 9:40 am
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Hello all,
New to the forum.
Qualified as a referee in January and on Saturday I have my
first Level 7 > 6 promotion pathway observation.
Just wondering what to expect from the observation; particularly
pre and post match. Is it customary for the ref being observed
to reach out to the observer in advance of the fixture and
introduce themselves?
Thanks
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Re: Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: NoComment1105
Date: April 2, 2026, 10:32 am
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Hi there,
For L7-6 and L6-5 promotions, they're typically not
"observations" per se, but "Match Day Coaching Visits". They
will come along and observe you, provide you with feedback at
half (should you want it) and full-time. They then produce a
sort of tick list report with different sections where they will
make you in 3 ways:
* Below Standard Expected
* Standard Expected
* Above Standard Expected
They will also write 3 strengths in your performance and 1 Key
focus for the next fixutre. They will also provide an overall
summary at the bottom. They're not there to flame you if you
make a mistake like an observer might, but they will help you
see a mistake and tell you how best to rectify it or improve in
the future. They're designed to help you kick on and improve
constructively.
As for reaching out to the observer... yes, yes and yes. Always
make contact with them, tell them the venue, the time, when you
intend to arrive and make sure you keep them updated with any
and all changes in information about the game. If they turn up
when the game has been called of, that's going down like a lead
balloon and you may end up with a grumpy phone call/email.
Hope this helps mate!
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Re: Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: Craig Robson
Date: April 2, 2026, 10:44 am
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Really appreciate the info, thanks so much for this.
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Re: Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: bmb
Date: April 2, 2026, 11:22 am
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In addition, come match time just be yourself. Referee as you
normally would, don't try to change your style to try and meet
what you think the observer may want to see you doing because
what they really want is to see you as you normally are. Focus
on the game & don't worry about what the observer might be
thinking, if you make a mistake then so-be-it don't panic, don't
lose concentration or focus. Don't be nervous, don't stress over
it pre-match - at your level it's a learning experience, take
whatever learning opportunities come your way. Good luck.
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Re: Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: Craig Robson
Date: April 3, 2026, 3:57 am
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Cheers bmb, appreciate that!
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Re: Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: Whistleblower
Date: April 3, 2026, 11:02 am
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All the best for tomorrow Craig Robson. I'm sure it will go well
for you. Approach the match with the same calm frame of mind as
does your SG1 namesake Mr Pawson approach his matches and you
will surely do yourself justice.
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Re: Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: April 3, 2026, 12:27 pm
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--- Quote from: Whistleblower link ---
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> All the best for tomorrow Craig Robson. I'm sure it will go
well for you. Approach the match with the same calm frame of
mind as does your SG1 namesake Mr Pawson approach his matches
and you will surely do yourself justice.
>
--- End Quote ---
All the very best!
You never know, in the future perhaps you will be the next regen
of Michael Oliver… and will remember us mere mortals on RTR!
Also, you’ll possibly come across our illustrious and
distinguished roving reporter JCFC on your travels, whom will
provide a scrupulously fair assessment of any match he casts his
eyes over!
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Re: Being assessed for the first time. Level 7>6
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: April 3, 2026, 3:14 pm
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--- Quote from: bmb link ---
>
> In addition, come match time just be yourself. Referee as you
normally would, don't try to change your style to try and meet
what you think the observer may want to see you doing because
what they really want is to see you as you normally are. Focus
on the game & don't worry about what the observer might be
thinking, if you make a mistake then so-be-it don't panic, don't
lose concentration or focus. Don't be nervous, don't stress over
it pre-match - at your level it's a learning experience, take
whatever learning opportunities come your way. Good luck.
>
--- End Quote ---
And of course a yellow kit! 😂
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