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Mentoring

Referee Mentor Responsibilities

BGSR’s Mentor Program is intended to provide guidance and positive reinforcement for our new referees.  There is a responsibility that comes with being a referee mentor.  The following are some of the responsibilities of a referee mentor but are not all inclusive: 

General Understandings:

    1. Being a Mentor is a BGSR assignment and is to be treated in the same professional manner as any game assignment.
    2. A Mentor observation is not the same as a formal assessment.
    3. Mentors are expected to be at the field 30 minutes prior to the game, remain for the entire length of the game and provide advice to the new referee at half time and following the game.

1. Prior to match:

The Mentor is to be at scheduled field at least 30 minutes prior to kick-off to meet the new referee.

    1. At the field the Mentor is to introduce himself/herself to the new referee and to the coaches. 
    2. The mentor advises the coaches the Mentor will be providing some feedback for the referee.
    3. Mentor answers referee questions and provides advice/guidance.
    4. Mentor helps with pre-game if necessary
    5. Mentor arranges for a place to meet with referee at half time, (away from teams, players, coaches and parents).
    6. Mentor takes a visible observation position along sideline.

2. During the match:

    1. Watches the new referee to discuss, the new referee’s: Courage, Mechanics/Signals, Accuracy of Decisions, Attitude, and Game Control
    2. Behaves professionally
    3. Be visible but not intrusive
    4. Keeps notes but avoids record keeping
    5. At half time provides new referee with encouragement and limited guidance/advice in a positive manner.
    6. Assists with sideline control, if necessary
    7. Is a conspicuous referee supporter

3.  Post-game:

a.  Encourages the new referee
b.  Offers a few simple tips and recommendations
c.  Answers questions and provides affirmation
d.  Has more positives than suggestions
e.  Provides new referee with a copy of the Mentor Feedback Form
f.  Encourage new referee to contact you if there are any questions.