I have my first game tomorrow as a referee. I'm refereeing an U9 game. I'm particularly nervous about pre-match since I haven't recieved much guidance on that bit.
1. Do I arrive in my referee kit?
2. People advise that I should introduce myself to both teams managers - what (in detail) should I say? Should I mention to them that it's my first game? Should I ask them who their captain is?
3. Will both teams come out on the pitch by themselves in the minutes leading up to the match?
4. When do I do a kit inspection? How do I do it? Do I line them up and just look at their clothes?
4. How do I know when a substitution wants to come on?
5. I usually wear glasses. Should I leave them behind?
I know I'm 100% being pedantic but I just want to ensure everything goes smoothly.
1. Do I arrive in my referee kit?
2. People advise that I should introduce myself to both teams managers - what (in detail) should I say? Should I mention to them that it's my first game? Should I ask them who their captain is?
3. Will both teams come out on the pitch by themselves in the minutes leading up to the match?
4. When do I do a kit inspection? How do I do it? Do I line them up and just look at their clothes?
4. How do I know when a substitution wants to come on?
5. I usually wear glasses. Should I leave them behind?
I know I'm 100% being pedantic but I just want to ensure everything goes smoothly.