REFEREE ACADEMY

  • Oct 11,2019

Ladies Gaelic Football Association 

Grab Your Whistle Academy 

Don't miss this unique opportunity to develop _, 

your refereeing skills and umpire traini ng . Sessions to he provided provincially. 

Places are limited 

Open to males and females aged 18-35 years 

 

WHAT IT IS? 

The LGFA Grab Your Whistle Referee Academy has been devised to develop aspiring referees aged 18-35 years within Ladies Gaelic Football and will be delivered over 18 months by experts in the field. 

 

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WHAT WILL I LEARN? 

 

 

 

 

 

Also assigned a mentor throughout and provided with performance analysis. 

 

WHEN AND WHERE? 

 

training and practical experience over 18 months 

 

0 , . PROGRESSION 

• Successful applicants will be eligible to apply for entry to 

Provincial Referee panels for future progression 

• Also will receive national umpire and linesperson qualifications 

HOWTOAPPLY Applications available at www.ladiesgaelic.ie 

CONTACT: 

developm entsupport @lgfa.ie 

 

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The LGFA Grab Your Whistle Referee Academy has been devised to develop aspiring referees aged 18 – 35 years within Ladies Gaelic Football and this will be delivered over 18 months by experts in the field. 

 

This is a new initiative welcoming referees from all counties to take part with each county allocated positions for two referees, at least one of which should be a female. 

 

The course consists of 6 contact days, first day and final day in Croke Park, with remaining dates taking place in each province from 2019 to 2020 which will focus on Technical, Physical, Mental and Tactical development whilst also providing practical referee experience on top of ongoing support and advice. Participants will also have to attend assigned games and events as part of compulsory practical experience. 

Participants cannot be on a Provincial or National Referee Panel but must be currently refereeing in their county. Candidates apply directly through the link provided and we will then get sign off on your application from your county board. All candidates must be committed to attend all workshops as attendance is compulsory throughout. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By the end of this programme, Participants will: 

 

 

› Be engaged on the National Referee Pathway 

› Display a willingness to act as a role model for future aspiring officials 

› Have a full knowledge of the rules of the sport 

› Be actively involved in practical referee experiences 

› Set clear goals for themselves ‐ long, medium and short term goals 

› Be involved in ongoing fitness assessments & athletic development 

› Understand importance of work rate and positioning, GPS & videoing 

› Have the ability to deal with conflict 

› Know how to work as a team and have the skillset to act in any of the officials roles (Referees, linesperson, umpires and 4th official) 

› Gain an insight into Nutrition and hydration 

› Display basic psychology skills (preparing for a game & controlling the controllable) 

› Represent their club and county as an LGFA official 

 

 

Participants must be available for all dates of modules and will have mentor assigned for their journey whilst also receiving performance analysis. 

 

 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Croke Park Provincial Based Provincial Based Introduction to Programme Get In The Zone No ‘I’ in TEAM (2nd – 8th Dec 2019) (3rd‐9th February 2020) Practical (10th November 2019) ·  · · · Introduction to the Programme Goal Setting Referee Preparation Physical and Knowledge Requirements of a Referee Using Social Media Reflective Learning Mentoring Process · · · · · Review Day 1 My Officiating Style Know Your Cards Get in Position Introduction to Analysis · · Review Day 2 Team Leadership / Building Effective Teams Role of the Umpire Get on the Line Importance of fourth official February – April 2020 · · · Linesperson at National League with National Referee · · · Day 4 Provincial Based Head Start (April 2020) 

· Review Day 3 

· Mental Preparation 

· Back in the Game 

· Shared Learning 

· Review of Mentoring  Mentoring – A mentor will be assigned to Participant 

 

 

 

 

 Day 5 Day 6 Provincial Based Croke Park Practical SMILE Journey Begins May ‐ June 2020 (20th ‐24th July 2020) Practical (8th November 2020) Referee at Provincial Under 14 Series, Player Development Programme and Gaelic4Mothers &Others Blitz Days · · · · Review Day 4 Dealing with Conflict Improve Resilience My Referee Pathway 3rd October 2020  Referee at National Gaelic4Mothers&Others Blitz 

· Review Programme 

· Self‐Reflection 

· 360 Feedback 

· Next Steps 

· Graduation Successful Participants may gain access to Provincial Accelerate Programme  Mentoring – A mentor will be assigned to Participant 

 

 

 

As part of the LGFA Grab Your Whistle Academy participants will have access to the provincial referee winter training hubs to help referees develop their fitness levels and education over the winter months and get ready for the season ahead. These hubs are delivered by experts in the fitness field and tailored specifically to referees. 

 

Aims 

 

· Training Hubs for referees over the winter in each province, Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht 

· Four set locations, once a month October to January 

· Allow referees the opportunity to train together and share knowledge and ideas 

· To provide Referee with additional support and workshops 

· To provide referee with a 12‐week training programme to work off over the winter months 

Outline of Training plan 

 

 

Session 1 – Outdoor pitch session (October) 

Warm‐up GAA 15, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific referee fitness and speed endurance over 45, 20 and 10 meters. 

 

Session 2 – Indoor session (November) 

Warm‐up GAA 15, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific referee fitness and speed endurance over 45, 20 and 10 metres. 

 

 

Session 3 – Indoor session (December) 

Warm‐up, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific strength and conditioning exercise to help training, physical fitness and preparation of the referee. Body weight exercise, flexibility, recover and injury preparation and provide support advice and tips on nutrition and fuelling the body 

 

 

Session 4 – Indoor session (January) 

Warm‐up GAA 15, followed by a group session with the aim of covering specific referee fitness and speed endurance over 45, 20 and 10 meters. 

Schedule of Winter Training Hubs 

 

 

Below are the confirmed dates for winter hubs and all referees are encouraged to attend: 

 

 

 

 

Province Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 

Connacht Wednesday 16th October 7‐8.30pm Wednesday 6th November 7‐8.30pm Wednesday 4th December 7‐8.30pm Wednesday 8th January 7‐8.30pm 

Leinster Tuesday 15th October 7‐8.30pm Tuesday 5th November 7‐8.30pm Tuesday 3rd December 7‐8.30pm Tuesday 7th January 7‐8.30pm 

Munster Thursday 17th November 7‐8.30pm Thursday 7th November 7‐8.30pm Thursday 5th December 7‐8.30pm Thursday 9th January 7‐8.30pm 

Ulster Tuesday 15th October 7‐8.30pm Tuesday 5th November 7‐8.30pm Tuesday 3rd December 7‐8.30pm Tuesday 7th January 7‐8.30pm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM 

 

Step 1 

• Complete the application form online by Monday 21st October. 

 

 

 

Step 2 

• Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be shortlisted 

 

 

Step 3 

• Shortlisted applicants will complete short interview with member(s) of LGFA either in person or by phone 

 

 

 

Step 4 

• Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 25th October 

 

 

 

Step 5 

• Applicants will confirm place