Was reading a thread just then about U8s, and calling handballs, and the theory of a thread for this came up, so I made it.
Wondering what age you think qualified match officials should begin to be appointed.
I know some refs get £20 for U8 games, and will tank through 3-4 on a Saturday, never really even needing to move much, let alone referee the game. Would it be more beneficial to allow coaches to referee these, and give on the pitch coaching?
From experience, some U10 games are closely contested, and I can see the need for refs in some, but not all.
Younger matches are also a good point for new refs to build some confidence from, so a couple of reasons for and against I guess.
Just wondering any thoughts, not a criticism to anyone who officiates any age or level of football.
Wondering what age you think qualified match officials should begin to be appointed.
I know some refs get £20 for U8 games, and will tank through 3-4 on a Saturday, never really even needing to move much, let alone referee the game. Would it be more beneficial to allow coaches to referee these, and give on the pitch coaching?
From experience, some U10 games are closely contested, and I can see the need for refs in some, but not all.
Younger matches are also a good point for new refs to build some confidence from, so a couple of reasons for and against I guess.
Just wondering any thoughts, not a criticism to anyone who officiates any age or level of football.