WEEKLY LETTER R16 GD1

29.01.2024

Dear Referees and Video Observers.

Thank you all for your performances in the recent BCL games, L16, GD 01

WE CONTINUE.

The most significant conclusion, confirmed by the Video Observers' reports and my monitoring, is that we continue with a high degree of consistency and quality in our service delivery. We had several tough games, very difficult to officiate, but the conclusion has a good taste.

Performance level, BCL L16, GD 01

As you can see, you are moving towards the desired level of the officiating, our target of above standard, as our new standard.

The overall feedback on BCL games, L16, GD 01, and recognitions by your Video Observers:

Points to keep/positive.

  1. Team plays coverage
  2. Proper game control through quality delivery
  3. Respect of Protocols
  4. Last 2 minutes decision

Points for improvement

  1. Unnecessary double whistles (feedback from 4 games)
  2. Increase focus on helping defender.
  3. Use preventive officiating.
  4. Discipline in areas of:
  • quick whistle
  • marginal calls
  • double whistle vs. patient whistle

UF criteria

In 8 games, we had 4 UF correct decisions (C1 3x, and C4 1x). We also had one incorrect not called UF, criteria C2. You have the chance to watch this clip and the explanation in a separate article in the NEWS and COMMUNICATIONS folder.

Head Coach Challenge

Time-consuming (average) per the situation: 56''

Referees – IRS usage

Time-consuming (average) per the situation: 51''

Dear All.

The L16 round started as we expected.

Great games, tied results, emotions, and lots of spectators creating great atmospheres for the games. Your performances gave big support to the great level of these games. The pressure is increasing, each point counts, and each call is important for each team in the BCL competition. Experience from the previous seasons shows that in the end, the L16 round differences between teams in a group will be very small. Knowing this, all nominated Referees should give their best each game, quarter, minute, second, and play situation. Simply, we need high-quality delivery. Don't be scared to make tough calls, it's your job and this may also mean mistakes, we know this cannot be avoided. So my final message for this week, use your officiating experience, the education and training we have provided and you have received, use the protocols we follow, have self-belief and trust your colleagues. Individually be your best and together be your strongest.

I wish you a great week of officiating in all games.

Davorin