advanced referee certification clinic for powerchair football

Federation International of Powerchair Football Associations (FIPFA)

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Advanced RefereeCertification Clinic

For Powerchair Football


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Please turn off or mute all cell

phones, pagers, blackberries, blueberries,

strawberries…


Introductions

Background?Coach/referee/player?

Years of Experience?Powerchair Football?Running Football?

Other interests?


ADMINISTRATIVE

We are guests hereFeel free to bring drinks/snacks….but clean up!Limit your noise outside the classroom

I teach for about 50 minutes, then give 10 minute break

If you need to step out, do so Bathrooms Snacks/Lunch


BOTTOM LINE

I am here to teach

Bottom Line:“To put good referees on the

pitch”


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What is Powerchair Football?

First competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users.

Participants include people with quadriplegia, MD, MS, CP, head trauma, stroke, and other disabilities.

Athletes use “footguard” to maneuver ball

(contd.)


What is Powerchair Football?

Two teams of 4 players on a basketball court.

(contd.)


What is Powerchair Football? (contd.)

Similar to Futsal…no sideboards – makes it a very economical and safe sport.

A great skill-developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pin-point passing – an exciting game for all!


No changes!

“Football mothers” Complaining (whining) coaches “Smack” talking players! Team play Competition Sense of accomplishment and pride Sportsmanship Intensity


No changes!

The players want to be treated as athletes – nothing more…nothing less.


Treated as athletes…


Have Joy as athletes…


One key difference…

On touchline of able-bodied (AB) team:

Medical kit

On touchline of PF team:Tool kit


Brief History of Powerchair Football

1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

1970’s: First played in France.

Spread to Belgium, Denmark,

Portugal, Japan & England.

1982: First played in

North America

(Canada).

1988: First played in

US (Berkeley,

CA).

Oct 05: Began international discussions to merge 3 types of powerchair

football.


Brief History of Powerchair Football

1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

Jul 06: FIPFA established – standardized “Laws of the

Game”.Oct 071st WC

Nov 081st Euro

Cup

Oct 091st ACC

Nov 112nd WC


October 2007, Tokyo Japan Powerchair Football’s First World Cup!


FIPFA (Full members and associates)

AustraliaBelgiumBrazil

CanadaDenmarkEnglandFrance

Hong KongIreland

JapanPoland

PortugalRussia

SingaporeSouth KoreaSwitzerland

TurkeyUS


International Organizations

PFCA – Powerchair Football Confederation of the Americas

EPFA – European Powerchair Football AssociationAsia/Oceania Zone(African Zone)(Middle Eastern Zone)

CONCACAF - Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football

UEFA - Union des associations européennes de footballCONMEBOL - Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol AFC - Asian Football ConfederationCAF - Confédération Africaine de FootballOFC - Oceania Football Confederation

PFCA


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Powerchair Referee

Training Course


"The problem with referees is that they just

don't care which side wins."

Tom Canterbury, US college basketball player


ADMINISTRATIVE

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“FIFA” = “Running game (able bodied)”


This portion only for recertification


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Structure of the Laws

Laws of the Game

Technical Supplement to the Laws

USPSA Advice to Referees

Classification Rulebook


Laws of the Game – How Many?1. The Field of Play2. The Ball3. The Number of Players4. The Players’ Equipment5. The Referee6. The Assistant Referees7. The Duration of the Match8. The Start and Restart of Play9. The Ball In and Out of Play10. The Method of Scoring11. Field Position12. Fouls and Misconduct13. Free Kicks14. The Penalty Kick15. The Kick-In16. The Goal Kick17. The Corner Kick18. Classification19. COMMON SENSE!!!


This is the order we’ll examine the Laws

5 - The Referee6 - The Assistant Referees

1 - The Field of Play2 - The Ball3 - The Number of Players4 - The Players’ Equipment7 - The Duration of the Match8 - The Start and Restart of Play9 - The Ball In and Out of Play10 - The Method of Scoring13 - Free Kicks15 - The Kick-In16 - The Goal Kick17 - The Corner Kick

11 - Field Position12 - Fouls and Misconduct14 - The Penalty Kick18 - Classification

The Authority

Basic Laws

Technical Laws

2009 Laws of the Game


So now…on to the

Laws of the Game!

Law 5 – The Referee

Referee’s Duties and Responsibilities

Referee’s authority Referee’s decision is final Can change decision before ball back in play Advantage clause Removal of injured players/inoperable

equipment Suspended vs Terminated match Uniforms and equipment 7 most important words in the law:

“If, in the opinion of the referee…”

Additional Duties of the Referee

Stops match for serious injuries & removes injured player(s)

Stops match if, in his opinion, a dangerous situation occurs or is likely to occur

Stops match if powerchair in danger of flipping or losing major parts

Allows play to continue for minor injuries Allows play to continue for equipment breakdown Ensures bleeding player leaves field Allows for “play on” (advantage) opportunities Punishes more serious of 2 simultaneous offenses Restarts match after stoppages May support ball on restarts Files match report

WATCH OUT!!!!!

Airborne Ball

Powerchair football played in 2-dimensions without vertical aspect – but occasionally ball goes airborne.

If a ball bounces more than 50 cm (19.7 in) above the surface of the field, stop match and restart with set ball. < 50 cm (19.7 in)

Techniques of Officiating Powerchair Football

Know the Laws Be firm, not overbearing Indicate your decision – no need to explain it Be near play – but not in play Use common sense Treat players/coaches/spectators as you

would want to be treated Unlike outdoor game, avoid backpedaling!

WATCH OUT!!!

Video Clip


Elements of Good Officiating – No change

Dress and Appearance Pre-game organization Fitness Attitude Positioning Signals Accurate decisions/ game control Use of Advantage

Communicating with Athletes with Disabilities

Guiding Principles Common Sense

Common Courtesy Simple Respect Individual Dignity

“The Golden Rule”Treat others as you would want to be treated

Communicating with Athletes with Disabilities

Offer to shake hands when introduced In non-game situation, talk to athlete at eye level –

kneel or sit down Never “talk down” – communicate in age-appropriate

manner Speak directly to athlete – not to “buddy”, parent, or

aideIf they offer answers on behalf of the athlete, keep eye contact with athlete

Listen carefully and patiently to person with speech impairment.

Avoid speaking for him/herAsk questions that require short answers

Respect a wheelchair for what it is – an extension of the athlete’s body

Communicating with Athletes with Disabilities (contd)

Give verbal signals as well as visual, when needed

Not all players will be able to see youParticularly true with regards to carding

Don't touch guide dog or wheelchair unless asked to

Offer help if asked or need seems obvious, but don't insist

Recognize and applaud accomplishments – but don’t overly sensationalize

Don’t be afraid to joke with athletes – treat them like anyone else, as athletes

And most importantly…

RELAX!!!

Law 5 Comparison with FIFA

FIFA FIPFA

Additional Duties

stops match if player is in danger of flipping over or if major powerchair components begin falling on field

Stops match if, in his opinion, a dangerous situation occurs or is likely to occurmay support ball during restart

allows play to continue if player’s equipment breaks down and no danger

Law 6Law 6The Assistant The Assistant

RefereesReferees

“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor…”

Law 6Law 6

“Neither warmth, nor roof, nor small field, nor…”

The Assistant RefereesThe Assistant Referees

Indicate:

Assistant Referee Duties

Ball out of play Side entitled to corner kick, goal kick or kick-

in When a substitute is requested When a team may be penalized for too many

players in the goal area When a player may be penalized for crossing

the goal line between their goal posts May support the ball during restarts (Retrieves out of play ball after signalling)

Law 6 Comparison with FIFA

FIFA FIPFAAdditional Duties

Indicates:when team exceeds number of allowable players in goal areawhen defender completely crosses goal line between goal postmay support ball during restart

(retrieves ball out of play)

FIFA FIPFA

The “professionals…”

Questions?

advanced referee certification clinic for powerchair football

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