Referees
- Referees
- Page 2
- Basic Duties
- Page 4
- Authority
- Page 6
- What makes a good one
- Page 8
- Page 9
- Ethics
- Page 11
- Hand Signals
- Page 13
- Judges
- Page 15
- Medical Examination
- Mentors
- Observation
- Page 19
- Presence
- Page 21
- Page 22
- Ring Position
- Page 24
- Page 25
- Voice
- Conferences
- Page 28
- Determination
- Computerized Scoring
- Digital Recording
- Appreciation
- All Pages
Presence
The presence surrounding a referee team is directly linked to their appearance, mannerisms, and behavior. Any single flaw may detract significantly from the team's presence.
A Professional appearance starts with properly tailored clothing. Civilian clothing and uniforms should be in good condition, clean, and freshly pressed. A competition lasting several days will require a fresh uniform each day and attention to personal grooming.
Posture, movements, and gestures should always appear natural. If a referee, by personal mannerisms, is attracting attention it may take away from the match and create a forced presence. Referees should adopt a basic standing posture with hands and arms relaxed down by the sides and may lean forward on a leg to show interest. Leaning on the back leg with the front leg relaxed should be avoided since this stance denotes a lack of interest and is not considered professional. The arms should swing naturally but not excessively when walking. Arms should be held in a relaxed position close to the body.