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So today I watched one of the worst performances I have ever seen. A dad took charge of an U13 game. Within the first couple of minutes it was clear he didn’t have any idea. Foul throws ignored, pushing/shoving, no handballs and ignored the opposition linesman each and everytime. When he...

Thanks for the advice. 45 mph winds due tomorrow morning so can’t honestly see how it will go ahead. Having players lay on the floor holding the ball for kick off seems a bit too much to me, albeit I have great memories of being that kid holding the ball when I was 12 years old.

And apologies, I’m sure there are many threads like this!

Afternoon all. I’m a new ref and have been contacted by a club I am reffing tomorow asking what are the wind limitiations for U13 football. I’d assume it’s probably more a common sense call, but looking for some advice all the same. Cheers Terry.