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Theres always that nagging feeling I should be hadning out cards as thats what reds do! lol But thus far I'm glad I havent needed to, especially with ids games none of the tackles are done with any intentions to hurt each other and once i've blown for a freekick the players are normally back on...

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I've only been doing kids football so not really expecting to flash the cards. But under 12's game this weekend a corner came in, attacker had a shot, defender on the line cleared the ball. But (and I was well proud of this!) I'd put myself in a great position to see the ball had crossed the...

I find after a short while my right calf cramps up. normally after a while of jogging about it sorts itself out. I've got into a habit of giving my calves a long massage after a game to stop them killing the next day, but any good warm up tips for the calves?

Thanks Andy. I think this incident is a tricky one whatever way its called. I dont think I got my point across quite how I mean. I think if its a yellow he is indicating the tackle is reckless (which I agree it was) but in my opinion for a tackle like that to only be reckless it indicates the...

My take on this one (and being a new ref I realise my opinion doesnt count for much) I cant work out how its only a yellow if the ball is out of play. What i mean is to be sure the ball was out of play for a tackle lunging in like Cole did he must be pretty darn late (and very high) making that...

My first game on Sunday and how many times did I end up saying that! I was lucky the lads i was refereeing were great, such good sports man and no back chat or moaning at all. One player got a quick word for a slightly tasty tackle, but even then it wasnt a free kick, I could just see he was...

I had this, but under 14's. Corner kick and defender tying his lases, I held up play and some of the attacking team moaned, but it seems mean to get that harsh on kids! Plus I thought what happens if the ball flies in and hits the kid tying his lases or everyone is charging towards him I'll end...

just curious as I got in touch with alot of leagues to try and get my 6 games done, and actually found one league I really like as i like the guy who sorts the refs out and the system they have. So in hindsight I think I'd have been better off sticking to one, but do you guysget involved with...

Runwell Hospital under 14's 4 - 3 WItham Nomads under 14's. I really enjoyed it. THe kids gave me a bit of a run around than I thought they would and first half I think I was trying to stay so close to play I was nearly killing myself! Looking back there was only one moment I think I ****ed...

well got my first game this weekend so plan on turning up in good time, have a chat with the home manager. Get out for a little warm up and check the pitch. then chat to both managers, lino's, then should I be checking the boots. roughly how long will this take to get all of their boots checked?

thanks for the tips colin! Having done a bit of digging (mainly due to nerves I wanted to find out as much as possible) it turns out the last couple of seasons the team I'm refereeing have won their leagues fair play award, so I'm hoping it wont be too difficult. I think the chap who runs the...

So will be my first experience this weekend with club assistants. I was wondering what do you normally guys brief them on prior to the game, what calls do you get them to make. My plan is to ask them to give me ball in and out of play and who it should go to. But I wont want any free kicks from...

good lucky hoppy!

Sunday my first properly appointed game. Blackwater & Dengie Youth League - Runwell Hosptial under 14's vs Witham Nomads under 14's I'm already getting a bit nervous!

I was wondering this. For a friendly game like that would there be any problem if the clubs just agreed on someone to ref the game who isnt a proper ref? (if that makes sense) I understand it'll probably cause a few problems with the laws not being enforced properly, but then they wouldnt have...

Although only newly qualified and not had the match experience on my course we were told you can allow quick free kicks around the penalty area. But to make life easy on yourself wait for the attacker to ask for it and in doing so your not giving them the option without them considering it, and...

i've got my first "proper" game this sunday, under 14's. So hoping it wont be too bad and they dont run rings round me! It'll be my first match where I dont know anyone playng so will be an experience.

thats what I was thinking as some like 12 -15 they shouldnt be able to run me ragged straight away as the one thing I have noticed is I know I'm not peak of fitness but do play a bit as well. But when playing you can get away with taking a breather or switching off a bit where as being a ref you...

Should I start with adults, or will being a new ref it be better to start at a younger level. I'm ideally looking to just get the experience under my belt, but I dont want to be going under 10's or something and have to send them off! What would you suggest is a good age range to start with for...