Recent content by ChasObserverRefDeveloper

It was indeed a big stretch on her part😁

Player's paces were not yards. Cannot tell from clip how efficiently the referee measured it, and no lines to help judgement. I would have given the player one chance to get on with it, and if he doesn't he can have a caution for USB, delaying the restart, whatever.

They're a luxury anyway 🤔😁

After contacting the Appointments person, check the competition rules as to how to proceed.

It won't be completed in 10 seconds as that count starts when the board is displayed, at which point the AR will have waited for the whistle to stop play, then run to the halfway line to manage the process (unless there is a 4th Official) Once the board is displayed, the ten seconds count can...

I think the approach to coaches coming onto the f.o.p. at half time will vary, dependent on the level of the game. When a referee is on their own, as in the OP, whistling for half time whilst near the coaches is not a good idea - do it from a neutral location on the far side if possible. Once...

We missed you😅

Have you registered with your County FA to be considered for 7 to 6 promotion? That is essential as a first step.

OK. Firstly, you may wish to change Level 4 Referee to Level 5 Referee on your profile (?) To confirm your wish to apply for 5>4, your best contact is Brian LeBreton@Hampshire FA. Brian manages the 5>4 programme as well as the 7>6 and 6>5 MDC programmes.

Fitness tests are run at the appropriate time of the year, I. e. when potential Level 4's are being considered (if it's that test you mean?)

Suggestion: "I'm just going to get my drink, can you talk to me after that, please?" Ignore him after say that, and he will probably go away to do his job. If he does come to see you, and is polite, it's sensible to listen.

@Tim Punter may be available 😉

Did you mean the fitness test for Level 4? Based on your weekly programme, which is far more extensive than most referees at your level will do, is it the sprints that are concerning you? If so, do any local referee groups (e. g. the Referee's Association) have a fitness session which you could...

Another learning point for you - always check competition rules, as failure to do so can end in appeals, replayed games, grief! Well done for checking. Move forward from this now - good luck.

The important question is whether the competition rules allow them