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I agree with using the step approach, but if it doesn’t work, we need to utilise the tools at our disposal. Otherwise, games can get out of hand, and you might lose control, as it appeared the referee did in the original post.

At the grassroots level, this is what it's like. My advice: use your tools effectively. For dissent, use sin bins, especially if the dissent is clear. For reckless challenges, issue a caution; there's no need to over-explain your decision. Also, for careless fouls, once the free kick is awarded...

They are not changing LOTG. Competition rules permit adjustments to game time. Similarly, when an adult team plays a doubleheader at the end of the season, the halves can be reduced to 30 minutes each.

The best approach is to actively referee as much as possible. Complete the online FA workshops for referees and apply for promotion to Level 6. This could potentially lead to an invitation to join CORE for the next season.

NO colour clash, Just get on with it no need to get involved. As referees we don't need to go looking for problems.

If your happy to post and have time, I just wanted to look at the wording.

Can Level 4 and above referees share questions from previous months’ LOTG exams? Of course, this excludes questions from the current month

Different club and referee obviously made the call with information they had and the incoming weather, not everyone will agree and another referee may have played the game. As we know it's a game of opinions.

As you know, matches at step 6 and above are rarely called off without a valid reason. However, in park football, the decision to cancel a match is sometimes taken out of the hands of the clubs and referees, and is instead made by the council

I'm not sure they are, you have to take into account the distance teams maybe traveling. I think to many games go a head without thing about safety of all involved. Again a early call is better than waiting for everyone to arrive.

Restart with kicking off.

We should always keep the weather forecast in mind. If you think it’s unsafe to play a full game, it’s probably best to postpone. There’s no need to put ourselves in challenging situations—being a grassroots referee is tough enough without additional complications., surely a early decision is...

What is your current average? Have you now completed all the online learning and the 5-4 seminar evening? I wasn’t aware that the 5-4 could be done over different seasons, does it depend on your CFA?”

So are we saying 71 average over 4 observations is good? I'm currently at 71.62 after 3.

It happen to me twice this season at step 7. Carrying out the substitution on halfway line ( Referee as No NAR so CAR ). To find the player waiting to come on was not named on Team sheet. I did not allow substitution to go ahead. I'm just wondering is this some think I should report?

Some good points. I personally think we need to get some young players such as academy players. Maybe the ones that may not make the cut as players can move over refereeing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2nd9zewx5o What are peoples thoughts on ex player becoming referee and fast track!!!

I recently scored just over 70. Is this an acceptable mark? Also, what average marks are expected for those going 5-4 over the five assessments?

Please do, More contacts the better.

Yes relocating, but would like to continue refereeing. I expect to move out early new year so will register with my County fa for 1st half of the season.