A Referee, or Sports Official, officiates a sporting event to enforce the rules of the game and maintain a safe playing environment. Their duties include ensuring all players follow the game and league rules, determining when someone scores a point and resolving conflicts to keep the competition under control.
A Referee should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Referee should be able to execute:
- Explaining the rules and expectations at the beginning of a sporting match
- Monitoring players and calling out fouls, infractions or other violations
- Determining when points are scored
- Enforcing the rules for all players
- Preventing fights and other poor conduct to create a safe environment
A competitive Referee will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Knowledge of the sport and the rules of the game
- Decisive and confident in their decisions
- Impartial decision-making
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well verbally
- Attention to detail and focus
- Teamwork to collaborate with other game officials
