Enjoy being in charge it's u9s so don't expect a whole lot to do (except tie laces) have fun I always like doing teams that age it's a refreshing break from my other game!
Richard smith
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Do not be too rigid in your application of the laws. All players at that age (U9) wanna do is play football
By all means if the tackles start flying the intervene and ensure the players know what you will and will not accept
Above all, go out and enjoy your game
By all means if the tackles start flying the intervene and ensure the players know what you will and will not accept
Above all, go out and enjoy your game
Thanks. how would you deal with backpasses or foul throws etc?
Richard smith
Well-Known Member
At the age group you will be refereeing (U9) throw in I deal with as follows
If the first 3 or four are not done according to law, I'd let them now what is required and ask that they do it again and comply with the relevant law
As to the backpass, am not sure that it is applicable at U9. Hope someone will correct me if that last statement is wrong
If the first 3 or four are not done according to law, I'd let them now what is required and ask that they do it again and comply with the relevant law
As to the backpass, am not sure that it is applicable at U9. Hope someone will correct me if that last statement is wrong
Ciley Myrus
RefChat Addict
Yes. make sure that you enjoy it
Pointless otherwise
Pointless otherwise
Back pass differs from league to league some allow them some dontAt the age group you will be refereeing (U9) throw in I deal with as follows
If the first 3 or four are not done according to law, I'd let them now what is required and ask that they do it again and comply with the relevant law
As to the backpass, am not sure that it is applicable at U9. Hope someone will correct me if that last statement is wrong
Richard smith
Well-Known Member
Thanks Joe
, and a watch.....
Thats officially 2 more than I had for my first ever game (as a parent)
Spot on Tina... No one likes a centre circle referee!!!
I'm a veteran U9s ref as one of my brood is....9; and refs are never appointed to that age group in my area
If the boys are decent and the parents have aspirations, you might have some refereeing to do. Otherwise the games are very tame in my experience
Engage in some tittle tattle with all the parents beforehand and give them the impression their 'little soldiers' are in safe hands. Blow for borderline fouls (which you might let go with the bigger lads) and stop the game for any tearful injuries.....and be prepared to tie lots of boot laces!
If the boys are decent and the parents have aspirations, you might have some refereeing to do. Otherwise the games are very tame in my experience
Engage in some tittle tattle with all the parents beforehand and give them the impression their 'little soldiers' are in safe hands. Blow for borderline fouls (which you might let go with the bigger lads) and stop the game for any tearful injuries.....and be prepared to tie lots of boot laces!
Ciley Myrus
RefChat Addict
That brings up a slightly off topic point actually..... I personally do not tie up any players laces, but am more than happy to bring the coach, or on occasion an adult, to do so.....
Other refs are happy to do so?
Yeah I don't mind unless my hands are freezing I send them to their parents
Remember to start your watch...
Ciley Myrus
RefChat Addict
I totally agree, the less physical contact the better, if none at all.
Think about the extremes, you as ref tie his laces, they come undone, he trips and breaks leg
Now, whose going to be responsible..........
Easy to scoff and say hey that wont happen......this time last week had we considered a referee would be suspended for doing his hand jive pre match??
Dont let that one occasion be you
Just simply no. Solves issues before they arise