So I did my first game of deaf football today. A cracking game to be fair. 2-2 with the away side missing a penalty in injury time.
It's an interesting experience. I reffed with a whistle in one hand and a flag in the other, which I raised as well as blowing the whistle for obvious reasons. The quality was very high, with some step 5-6 players and deaf football internationals playing.
Communicating with players is challenging. Some cannot talk, some can. Some are completely deaf and some just have limited hearing but hearing aides are not permitted during the game.
I enjoyed the game and it went well. 3 pens (all pretty straight forward) and 2 yellows. 3 games done this weekend and they've all been great but this is the one I've learnt alot from.
It's an interesting experience. I reffed with a whistle in one hand and a flag in the other, which I raised as well as blowing the whistle for obvious reasons. The quality was very high, with some step 5-6 players and deaf football internationals playing.
Communicating with players is challenging. Some cannot talk, some can. Some are completely deaf and some just have limited hearing but hearing aides are not permitted during the game.
I enjoyed the game and it went well. 3 pens (all pretty straight forward) and 2 yellows. 3 games done this weekend and they've all been great but this is the one I've learnt alot from.