Really only noticed this section a few days ago so here we go. Been on the site for a little while now
Im a level 8 ref and well into my second season. Had a really great first season (few problems) and have some great experience behind me for being a L8. First of all, Im not a pocket money ref, my aim is to be at the top one day. Why did i start refereeing? Still to this day I dont know but I love it. When I was about ten, I tried to play football and couldnt.So one of my friends went you be the referee, so I did and loved it. Looked into it and emailed my RDO and he said you have to be 14. Waited for four years and took the course!! It completely changed my life. Everyone took the mick out of me at school when I first passed, now they all want to be my mate (must be the money thought lol!) Im not going to lie, im not the skinniest of people but since I started refereeing Ive lost 5 Stone!! Fitness loads better now, go running daily if no game.
Refereeing has changed my life completely, my fitness and also my personalty. Im so much more confident now thanks to refereeing, I wouldnt say Im big headed and I hold my hands up if Im wrong or make a mistake. But, Im my worst critic. After game for example my game today the game is 2-2 and in the last minute the home team recon they have a penalty appeal. Im in what I think a good position but theres about 14 players all around the ball, the ball is pinging off each other and I see someone hit the deck (not sure how) ... screams for a pen, i didnt see anything, not 100% sure so wave it away ... still Im thinking, could I have been in a better position, what could I have done better!!
I refereed 93 games last season and have already completed 65 this season. Was lucky to have some cup finals last season (6 in total, 2 middle, 2 line and 2 4th man). I am not a pocket money ref. Ive honestly walked away from games before and forgotten my fee. There was a local club near mine very close to folding because of lack of funds. I would help where I could and do games for free.
Anyway looking to advance in my career and some of you will think Im sad for getting new gear eg HRM and other things for christmas instead of an xbox!! Always on here looking to give and receive info/knowledge etc... Im sure I will 'debate' things with most of you in the future!!
Im a level 8 ref and well into my second season. Had a really great first season (few problems) and have some great experience behind me for being a L8. First of all, Im not a pocket money ref, my aim is to be at the top one day. Why did i start refereeing? Still to this day I dont know but I love it. When I was about ten, I tried to play football and couldnt.So one of my friends went you be the referee, so I did and loved it. Looked into it and emailed my RDO and he said you have to be 14. Waited for four years and took the course!! It completely changed my life. Everyone took the mick out of me at school when I first passed, now they all want to be my mate (must be the money thought lol!) Im not going to lie, im not the skinniest of people but since I started refereeing Ive lost 5 Stone!! Fitness loads better now, go running daily if no game.
Refereeing has changed my life completely, my fitness and also my personalty. Im so much more confident now thanks to refereeing, I wouldnt say Im big headed and I hold my hands up if Im wrong or make a mistake. But, Im my worst critic. After game for example my game today the game is 2-2 and in the last minute the home team recon they have a penalty appeal. Im in what I think a good position but theres about 14 players all around the ball, the ball is pinging off each other and I see someone hit the deck (not sure how) ... screams for a pen, i didnt see anything, not 100% sure so wave it away ... still Im thinking, could I have been in a better position, what could I have done better!!
I refereed 93 games last season and have already completed 65 this season. Was lucky to have some cup finals last season (6 in total, 2 middle, 2 line and 2 4th man). I am not a pocket money ref. Ive honestly walked away from games before and forgotten my fee. There was a local club near mine very close to folding because of lack of funds. I would help where I could and do games for free.
Anyway looking to advance in my career and some of you will think Im sad for getting new gear eg HRM and other things for christmas instead of an xbox!! Always on here looking to give and receive info/knowledge etc... Im sure I will 'debate' things with most of you in the future!!
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