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Competition rules... So easy to learn, yet so many referees don't know them, and do not comprehend the repercussions of not doing so. Let me give you a couple of real-life examples I am aware of: 1) Supply league cup game. Game should go straight to penalties. Referee plays extra times and...

Find a league close by which you are able to referee in. The league will have a referee appointment secretary. To find said secretary trail through the league website, or contact your RDO. Upon identification, email said secretary (CC in your RDO) and advise them who you are, where you live and...

Really?!

A. But I can guess what the promotion seeking candidate actually did!

Stick to your 3 mins. The observer won't put anything in his report, if he does, he's incorrect in law. What the observer has tried to do is give you coaching advice, which is partly incorrect. Sometimes it may be beneficial for the referee to stop the game at 90 mins - for example, one team...

Brian - indeed, hence my comment "Even if your team sheets do not have areas for the above, they are questions to ask and put on the sheets manually, to ensure you've got everything covered."

I agree that information regarding technical areas / physios is irrelevant (apologies!). Information pertaining to players, captains and kit colour however, is applicable for all levels of the game. Identifying the latter during team sheets prevents unnecessary delays before kick off.

Team sheets at supply league level supply the following information: 1) Players - who's starting, who's on the bench (write those one downs if you're senior assistant), what number each is etc... 2) Technical area - who's in the technical area? (i.e. who shouldn't be there). Importantly, who is...

Game is a supply league game. Neutral assistant is managing the substitutions. Substitute comes on, and play is restarted. A couple of minutes pass, and you notice that the player has a number on his shorts, but no number on the back of the shirt. (i.e. the back of the shirt is plain). What do...

Personally, I would manage using the stepped approach, like the below... A strong blast of the whistle, slow the game down. Isolate the player, cut the grass, bring the captain in if nearby You have managed the situation, avoided use of cards, and made it clear such actions are not tolerated...

Dylan - pleased that you thought the game went well and you enjoyed it! A couple of notes from my perspective though: 1. Charity / friendly games are a red flag. One has to ensure that this game is properly sanctioned by the relevant County FA 2. Irrespective whether this is a friendly or not...

ROOKIE ERROR! How about car tax, wear and tear / maintenance, insurance, and other costs! ;)

I really cannot work out if this is sarcastic or not...

Irrespective of their level, a good referee will have the following properties: - Good administration - Excellent knowledge of the laws of the games, and can apply them - Excellent match control, demonstrating a wide range of techniques - Demonstrates good communication skills - Fit, with good...

Lefelee - I'm perpexled. You do not have to be assessed on assistant referee matches as a 6-5 referee, and I have never seen this type of assessment for a 6-5. But then again, you saying you're going 6-5, which suggests you are based in England. Are you based in England? Or have I got very...

Don't bring your own. It'll become damaged / lost, players / management will not respect the decision, and really it's a big faff. Plus you have to have to buy it, and then carry it around. In fact, if you turned up with your own match ball, you will get weird looks, and will not set the most...

Can you put your assessment (but take out any details such as club names, your name etc...) up?

The guidance for pre-season games are: You are paid the match fee of the league of the lowest team. For example, if a Premier League side were playing a supply league side, you would be paid that of the supply league side.

Lots of competition rules state that payment must be made after the match. If you insist getting your money before the match in such leagues, the club is allowed to respectfully decline. If the situation arises and you are not paid, just contact your County FA who will send an invoice to the...

1) At ceremonial free kicks, stand on top of the ball, and get the taker to position it in an area where you say. 2) Once they have put the ball down, ask if everything is okay - they'll say yes, and you'll say, "Good, so you won't move it then" (you can have a little smile at this point). 3)...