I was called today and asked to ref as a late replacement on a five a side league. There were 3 games and all was well BUT:
80% of the players did not have shinpads.
The league has the FA affiliated logo on it's website so i think that all players should have shinpads on. I spoke to the league manager and he says his company are not fussed on this.
My two questions are:
1. Does the affiliation mean they (the company) agree to all players having to have shinpads?
2. Does the referee face legal action if there is a serious injury during a 5-a-side game if shinpads are not mandatory?
I will not be reffing this league again i feel.
80% of the players did not have shinpads.
The league has the FA affiliated logo on it's website so i think that all players should have shinpads on. I spoke to the league manager and he says his company are not fussed on this.
My two questions are:
1. Does the affiliation mean they (the company) agree to all players having to have shinpads?
2. Does the referee face legal action if there is a serious injury during a 5-a-side game if shinpads are not mandatory?
I will not be reffing this league again i feel.