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Appendix D – Making the transitionHow long does the umpire wear the green shirt?At least one year in each new discipline – this allows an extended period of support for theumpire. It also ensures that the green shirt remains visible for the whole season and helpsminimise coaches, parents, supporters and players thinking that once an umpire removesthe green shirt, he or she is ‘fair game’ for criticism or abuse.You may even consider an umpire staying in the green shirt for his or her second seasonand beyond as inexperienced umpires get going again or progress to higher and morechallenging levels of football.Should green shirts be worn during finals?Most definitely. This is when the important message conveyed by the learning umpires canbe highlighted to the biggest audiences of the season. It is also when clubs and crowds canassume a win at all costs attitude, with the umpire often vulnerable to criticism and abuse.Leagues and umpiring groups should be proud of green shirt umpires being appointedto officiate in finals and recognising that umpire development is no different to playerdevelopment in terms of providing a safe and supportive environment.Can an umpire change back to wearing his or her green shirt?They sure can. Any time an umpire feels that they need support and encouragement,wearing the green shirt can afford them that security. This may be considered when anumpire moves up to a higher grade of football, and definitely when he or she moves to a newdiscipline.AFL umpire development awardsAt the end of each year, green shirt umpires and their mentors are formally recognised atfunctions held in each state and territory. Families, friends and umpiring groups are alsoinvited to attend. Attendances of more than 700 are not unusual at these events.The aim of the functions is celebrate the important contribution community mentors maketo umpiring development and to acknowledge the involvement and commitment of thegreen shirt umpires.The presentation of a small gift of thanks is made to both the mentors and umpires duringthe graduation-style ceremony.54UMPIRE MENTOR PROGRAM MANUAL
Appendix E – Umpiring on the webThe AFL website, afl.com.au, has a section dedicated to umpiring which mentors and thelearning umpire should be aware of. It is an excellent resource for all umpires and is regularlyupdated with more content.The link for the umpiring section can be found on the homepage for the AFL under the‘Development’ link.LINK TOUMPIRING SECTIONYou will find this on the AFLhomepage under the GameDevelopment section.UMPIRE MENTOR PROGRAM MANUAL 55
Page 4 and 5: ContentsOverview of the program....
Page 7 and 8: AcknowledgementsThe AFL and the aut
Page 9 and 10: Benefits of mentoring to umpiringCa
Page 11 and 12: FLOW CHARTOUTLININGMENTOR TRAININGP
Page 13 and 14: “I know when I umpired my first f
Page 15 and 16: Identify the challenges faced by th
Page 17 and 18: We all start somewhere...Read the f
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Page 21 and 22: Mentoring is a highly effective way
Page 23 and 24: Qualities of a MentorMentors come i
Page 25 and 26: When can mentoring occur?Mentoring
Page 27 and 28: SPIRThe S.P.I.R. MethodWhen teachin
Page 29 and 30: A ‘staged’ approach to mentorin
Page 31 and 32: Characteristics of beginning umpire
Page 33 and 34: Providing match feedbackSome import
Page 35 and 36: Mehrabian’s model has become one
Page 37 and 38: Feedback during and after the gameP
Page 39 and 40: Strengths for the game:123Detailed
Page 41 and 42: Match reportUmpire’s name:Billy R
Page 43 and 44: What aspects of the written feedbac
Page 45 and 46: Bendigo ACES programMuch guidance a
Page 47 and 48: Testimonials from mentorsFollowing
Page 49 and 50: Questions for the Learning UmpireTh
Page 51 and 52: Appendix B - Umpire match-day feedb
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