Goal Umpire Observation Form

Details

Date*
Venue*
Division*
Team 1*
Team 2*
Observer*
Umpire*

Decision Making

Decisions adjudicated correctly, as expected*

Scoreboard confirmation/correction (ie. Correctly changes scoreboard, waves off correct score at conclusion of each quarter)*

Continues umpiring after whistle/siren (taps chest if appropriate, moves up to line and seeks all-clear)*

Comments on Decision Making*

Positioning

Straddling the line when appropriate (ie. ball contestable with 2m either side of the line)*

Maintains a neutral position off-line for ball/contest more than 2m from the score-line.*

Distance from contest/post appropriate when on-line*

Set and Steady when on-line, or under flight near post*

Under flight of high balls out wide*

Use of depth and angles*

Correctly positioned “post-side” for balls near the post*

Comments on Positioning*

Teamwork & Communication

Strong assertive body language, voice & composure (Signals, flags, hitting the post, touched signal, hand behind back for mark on-line, etc)*

Management of 6-6-6 starting positions*

Assists boundary umpire, when appropriate*

Correct indications and associated flag signals*

Effective communication with field umpire (all clears), including consultations if applicable*

Comments on Teamwork & Communication*

General Goal Umpire Skills

Check ends (ie. Padding & straps, obstructions in working area - prior to match, and at half-time)*

Moves with purpose (ie. Swift walk down to end at beginning of quarter, sharp movement to flags after signal, sharpness in signalling a score or boundary assist)*

Marks scorecard after a score, in a timely manner*

Scorecard correctly marked (ie. 1,2,3,4 - not picket fence marks)*

Work-rate, speed & agility*

Comments on General Umpiring*

Values

Did the umpire demonstrate positive engagement with the panel?*

Was the umpire professional, coachable and did they show a good attitude?*

Correct presentation and arrival time*

Comments on Team Values*