Wet Games

[Jevon Swinscoe]

Hi All,

Very sorry that this may be repeating some threads that have been on before but what does everyone else use during the games when it's bucketing down?

I ask because I did a game before lockdown and got really wet through with my match record being saturated, The only good thing was the fact that the cautions were easy to remember and their was no dismissals.

I've looked around but can't seem to find much.

 

[santa sangria]

Plastic wallet, bend over when writing.

 

[Jevon Swinscoe]

I already have a plastic wallet but that got wet as well

 

[Ross]

Waterproof notebook?

 

[Big Cat]

rite in the rain notebook. That's not a typo

 

[socal lurker]

go to Amazon and you can find waterproof paper notebooks and "space pens" that can even write when completely underwater. I bought both a couple of years ago after a totally drenching game. Not very expensive.

 

[GraemeS]

If your league allows you to just take player numbers, write-on cards or card skins with a sharpie are the best solution. I've even kept a goal tally along the top of my yellow card on occasions, which does scare players when you pull the yellow out after a goal, but is better than losing count!

 

[JamesL]

If your league allows you to just take player numbers, write-on cards or card skins with a sharpie are the best solution. I've even kept a goal tally along the top of my yellow card on occasions, which does scare players when you pull the yellow out after a goal, but is better than losing count!

Might just start using a red card for this for sh**s and giggles

 

[Arbiter]

Hi All,

Very sorry that this may be repeating some threads that have been on before but what does everyone else use during the games when it's bucketing down?

I ask because I did a game before lockdown and got really wet through with my match record being saturated, The only good thing was the fact that the cautions were easy to remember and their was no dismissals.

I've looked around but can't seem to find much.

Thank me later: https://www.refsworlduk.co.uk/collections/during-the-game/products/reusable-match-cards

 

[RustyRef]

If your league allows you to just take player numbers, write-on cards or card skins with a sharpie are the best solution. I've even kept a goal tally along the top of my yellow card on occasions, which does scare players when you pull the yellow out after a goal, but is better than losing count!

It isn't leagues that can and can't decide on taking names or numbers, it is an FA requirement that below step 2 names must be taken and the correct cautioning technique used. Granted, that can only really be enforced at L5 and below if you are going for promotion and therefore getting observed, but I know of referees that have ended up in hot water because they have kept submitting the wrong names for cautions. Using the excuse that the team sheet was wrong won't wash as you are required to take the name as well as the number.

Obviously that is easier said than done when it is pelting down and your notebook paper has turned to pulp, but I'd still ask for the name so that I can at least think that it doesn't sound right when I compare to team sheets later.

 

[one]

it is an FA requirement that below step 2 names must be taken and the FA prescribed cautioning technique used.

There. Fixed it.

I would argue getting into any conversation with a player who has or about to be send off, in many cases, is incorrect.

 

[ScotRef]

If your league allows you to just take player numbers, write-on cards or card skins with a sharpie are the best solution. I've even kept a goal tally along the top of my yellow card on occasions, which does scare players when you pull the yellow out after a goal, but is better than losing count!

Where can I pick up write on cards?

 

[es1]

There. Fixed it.

I would argue getting into any conversation with a player who has or about to be send off, in many cases, is incorrect.

A conversation no, but a simple "come here please, what's you're name, I'm sending you off for x/y/z" has never caused issues for me.

 

[GraemeS]

Where can I pick up write on cards?

https://www.refsworlduk.co.uk/products/card-skins-1 Are the ones. Pen/pencil do work OK, but I would always recommend a sharpie as the best option.

 

[ScotRef]

https://www.refsworlduk.co.uk/products/card-skins-1 Are the ones. Pen/pencil do work OK, but I would always recommend a sharpie as the best option.

Out of Stock just now unfortunately. Messaged Ross so hopefully he can sort me out. Seen a few people recommend them. Cheers mate

 

[Gamespoiler]

I just use a traditional police style notebook and pencil/pen. Never had an issue yet

 

[Jevon Swinscoe]

Well I went purchased the Write on Card from

Equipment

Equipment for all your Referee requirements including Match Pads, Match Record Pads, Write on Card System and Pens.

referees-scotland.co.uk

These work very well and I would highly recommend these

 

[Degnann]

Well I went purchased the Write on Card from

Equipment

Equipment for all your Referee requirements including Match Pads, Match Record Pads, Write on Card System and Pens.

referees-scotland.co.uk

These work very well and I would highly recommend these

Can you let me know if you receive it? Never known whether to trust that site or not

 

[JamesL]

Can you let me know if you receive it? Never known whether to trust that site or not

He said the work very well and he would recommend so think he had them bud.
Seen someone on ref Support Facebook group recommend the site as well..
I can see why you had reservations lol

 

[Jevon Swinscoe]

He said the work very well and he would recommend so think he had them bud.
Seen someone on ref Support Facebook group recommend the site as well..
I can see why you had reservations lol

They take a week to come through but their an amazing piece of kit