Umpire, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Umpires, referees,carry out official duties at tournaments and matches and enforce penalties as per the rules and regulations of the different games. Umpires, referees, position themselves to see the action, judge the situation, and conclude any violations. Some sports officials, such as badminton officials, work alone, while swimming officials work in group.
Key to Success
To be successful in Sports Industry you should have/ develop:
- A good Realization of the matters
- Quick Learner
- Great Communicator
- In depth knowledge about the sport
Scope and opportunities
It takes a few years when you master the rules and regulations. With practice you will be promoted to a start and finish judge. For each sport the graduation levels are different, but what remains same is every referee starts at the district level goes to the state followed by the national and then if you have a recommendation and certification you can progress towards being an international referee, umpire or official. In certain sports like cricket you have pass the exam also.
Lifestyle & Social Status
- Work hours are often irregular and lot of touring
- More options as a part time official
- Very strenuous during the competitions and matches
Job Profile
- keenly observe the game for violation of rules
- Decides disputable matters according to established regulations
- When concerned only with determining validity of goals, finish line order, or out-of-bound plays, may be designated Finish Judge; Goal Umpire; Line Umpire
Skill sets
- Several years of experience and training
- Patience, perseverance and a sporting spirit
- Communication skills
- Psychomotor and physical conditioning
- Understanding of how the mind and body works
Work Value
- Non Judgmental
- Gaining control over emotions
- Concentration power, with an enhanced focus
Current Job Scenario
As an umpire or referee one gets paid on daily wages at the district and state level. Once you reach the national level you have monthly salaries along with the daily wages. You also accompany the national teams or players to various outstation or international games.
Course Synopsis
| Course Options | Sports Coaching |
| Academic Eligibility | National level players with any graduation |
| Fees | Rs. 45K per annum |
| Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1 | Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs |
| Expenditure in Tier-2 | Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakkhs |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Mode | Full time residential |
| Specialization | |
| Approved | Sports Authority of India |
| Affiliation | Government of India |
Career prospect
- Sports club
- Health club
- Ministry of sports
- Stadium staff
- Corporate terms
Entrance Exam
- Not Available
Success stories