Roles of Umpires and Referees (Fair Play in Sport) DVD

An introduction to umpiring and refereeing roles

This action animated (2008) DVD for students aged 14-plus, introduces the key concepts of umpiring and refereeing.

The DVD set including teacher's guide and photocopiable diagrams deals with the following topics and helps you gain knowledge on:

• Why umpires are essential to sport - ensuring fair adjudication, safety of players and the flow of the game; umpires acting as role models and enhancing the professionalism of the sport
• Rules of the game - rules not just about field of play but also factors such as uniform, etiquette, duration of play and procedures when things go wrong;. Rules providing the framework by which the game can be best played, embodying the spirit of the game, but needing to be applied consistently
• What makes a good umpire? - good umpiring often going unnoticed; umpires needing concentration, good communication and consistent decision-making, an ability to command respect and be in peak physical condition
• Trouble-shooting - importance of being fair, remaining calm and keeping to the rule-book; umpires also having authority to apply penalties; use of new technology to help settle disputes
• A career in umpiring - how many sports have good career pathways to guide and train aspiring umpires to help them obtain reliable and well-paid jobs.