Show me your kit!

[OllyChanot]

With courses expected in the new few months! Looking for what you guys take on match days so I can annoy the Mrs even more and buy stuff!

I am aware won't need as much as you potentially when I start but show me the KIT!!!

Also... best place to buy everything!

 

[JamesL]

With courses expected in the new few months! Looking for what you guys take on match days so I can annoy the Mrs even more and buy stuff!

I am aware won't need as much as you potentially when I start but show me the KIT!!!

Also... best place to buy everything!

@Ross is selling load sof stuff cheap in a thread on here. Suggest you take a look there.

Ross’ big clearout thread

So got a few bits and bobs that someone might find useful so I’m going to list them here they are: Acme tornado glow in the dark whistle - £3.50 plus £2.50 postage - 2 available Fox 40 classic - neon - £4 plus 3.50 postage - 2 available Fox 40 classic CMG - Green - £4.50 plus £3.50 postage...

www.refchat.co.uk

Basic equipment:
Kit = shorts socks shirt footwear
Whistle
2 watches
Yellow and red card
Something to write on
Something to write with
2 flags
Coin

 

[wazztie16]

Boots, buy for comfort and preferably cheaper (especially if you're running lines, they'll not last particularly long, imo).

Always consider a nicer pair for middles and cheaper pair for lines, Sports Direct are a good shout.

 

[ChasObserverRefDeveloper]

Have a look at www.the-rashop.org, where there are starter packs containing all you need for a sensible price.

 

[RustyRef]

This is a new essential for me https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07TLJJD6B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With no changing rooms it means I can keep my car key, credit card and any cash with me without risking leaving anything on the side lines.

 

[OllyChanot]

Thank you guys! Now really stupid question… studs I take it?

And just for fun… what colour whistle (not sure but seen many refs get passionate about the colour

 

[OllyChanot]

Also, is the 2 watches a must? Would a Ref Watch or RefSix app sort the issue?

 

[JamesL]

Also, is the 2 watches a must? Would a Ref Watch or RefSix app sort the issue?

What you going to do if battery runs flat

 

[Ross]

If your just starting out I wouldn’t worry about anything fancy. 2 cheap watches from Argos will do the trick. As for a coloured whistle, it’s entirely up to you.

 

[OllyChanot]

What you going to do if battery runs flat

Oh... so 2 watch is 1 for back up,... not one on each arm

 

[Ross]

Always best to have one on each wrist for backup as inevitably you will forget to start/stop one of them

 

[Degnann]

I do love an excuse to get the kits out.
not pictured is apple watch with refsix

 

[Dino Ref]

Oh... so 2 watch is 1 for back up,... not one on each arm

I keep one running continuously and stop one for stoppages.

 

[JamesL]

Oh... so 2 watch is 1 for back up,... not one on each arm

Yeh 1 on each arm, both timing the game.
I use a GPS sport wTch on one wrist and a referee timer on the other. If one goes dead I at least know how much time is left to play.

 

[ChasObserverRefDeveloper]

Thank you guys! Now really stupid question… studs I take it?

And just for fun… what colour whistle (not sure but seen many refs get passionate about the colour

Footwear needs vary with field of play conditions, e. g. on hard grounds trainers are fine . . . aim for black/predominantly black trainers/boots.

 

[ARF]

This is a new essential for me https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07TLJJD6B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With no changing rooms it means I can keep my car key, credit card and any cash with me without risking leaving anything on the side lines.

How well does it work for holding the belly in? Asking for a friend...

 

[RefJef]

This is my latest purchase:

https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=https://amzn.to/3eb2QOJ&e=1997c094&h=6be69545&f=y&p=n

With changing rooms currently closed, this collapsible stool is great: fits in my bag, no more sitting on wet grass to change into my boots at the side of the pitch. All for less than a match fee

 

[RustyRef]

How well does it work for holding the belly in? Asking for a friend...

Hmm, well it is adjustable so I guess you could use it as a corset should you wish

 

[Justylove]

Hmm, well it is adjustable so I guess you could use it as a corset should you wish

@Alex Rush-Fear get one and I'll come and laugh at you trying to breathe in it

 

[santa sangria]

Thank you guys! Now really stupid question… studs I take it?

And just for fun… what colour whistle (not sure but seen many refs get passionate about the colour

I heard this for the first time the other day:
A very experienced observer that runs a referee academy and organises referees for international tournaments (work it out), pointed out on a live stream the other day that he doesn't like yellow or red whistles because, from a distance, fans/players/coaches can think they are seeing a card in certain circumstances. It was also pointed out that bright yellow ref shirts also mask cards of the same colour and present poorly at a distance.

I think, though trifling at grassroots, and possible one person's bugbear, it's enough for me to not consider a coloured whistle (yellow Dolfin is the obvious one) . TBH the Valken only comes in black tho