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Matt, in my county they don't. I don't think they do anywhere. They all have to competitive fixtures - as far as I am aware anyway!

Make it clear to the teams of the first match when you get there that you have another match afterwards and so would appreciate if they can start promptly. Make sure you're ready to go at 11:15 and haven't left anything to the last minute - also, try not to play too much extra time! Then with...

Will, I found them a lot more physically demanding, as they can kick it a lot further and also move the ball a lot quicker (well some teams). But other than that, it is still 11v11.

One thing that I have been told in respect to dealing with quick free kicks, is that if (it's in the last third) you get to the ball (without darting over, unless you have to), then make them wait for the whistle. Can make it easier to diffuse the situation and prevent a potentially awkward...

Will, I wouldn't worry! I'm only 16 and have been doing Open Age games since I turned 16. Not as bad as some make it out to be! - or from my experience at least. You'll be fine!

Luke, one position that you should try, is standing on the goal line behind the 'back post'. Although you would generally use it if you didn't have CARs, it will still give you a different view point and means you can see if the ball went out, infringements and goal line incidents if they occur.

Shirt pocket - Yellow and red card. Also my pen clipped onto pocket. Left short pocket - Yellow card, and book with match sheet in Right short pocket - 10p, laminated piece of paper with all caution and sending off codes on Back pocket - Red card and a spare pencil On wrists I have a watch...

Ryan, you will only be assessed if you are on the promotion scheme, unless you can contact an independent assessor if you know one who could do a mock assessment for you. But basically, an assessor will come down and will watch your whole game, they may not make their presence aware to you at...

Ross, that's what I'm doing now! 16 and on the open age. Find it much more enjoyable.

Technically you aren't allowed. Until you are 16 you have to do games that are 2 years below your age group. So because you would play in U16 (I'm assuming), the maximum you could do is U14. I think I have that right, someone else may correct me though :)

What county are you with Luke? (just curiosity) I'd say just try and enjoy it! If possible you could always go down to another amateur game which might have kicked off earlier and talk to the referee there and ask him to explain some things that he has done to you. Or, if you have been assigned...

One comment that I have had from assessors and also from coaches at the academy I go to, is using pro-active positioning rather than reactive positioning (and movement). Basically, position yourself in the area that you think play will move into, then if you have successfully done this, then the...

Like @Ross said, even if last weeks ref did everything as he should have, the teams will still try and find a way out of removing the under garments and tape by telling you that last weeks ref said it was fine!

We don't get them at London, until level 4 I believe.

Had a similar one to that @refdave83 a few games ago. An incident occurred, I think it may have been a foul throw or something like that (a relatively minor issue) and a player appealed for it. I said 'How did you see that? You weren't even looking!' (in a jokey manner) and he even admitted that...

Dan, will do. Many thanks.