RefJef
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Big day for me on Saturday: my first game since completing my course (this time round. I first qualified as a ref in '99, but life got in the way and the whistle got put in the back of the drawer for many years after only a couple of years officiating. Have done some school games over the last couple of years, but this is my first non-school game for some time.)
Once I blow the whistle to start the game, I know all will be well. What concerns me is minimising the "faff" before kick off, particularly the respect handshake - which we never did back in the day.
What I'd be interested in would be your suggestions for a timeline for a 2pm kick off. i.e. when to do the pitch inspection, kit check, Respect handshake, coin toss etc.
On the course, they suggested lining up both teams, doing a kit check, then doing the Respect Handshake. Would you then give the teams another few minutes to warm up before calling captains in for the coin toss?
I know all the above is important, but in my limited experience Ive found getting the game underway promptly and with a minimum of fuss the best policy.
I've had a read through these threads: http://www.refchat.co.uk/threads/the-talk-with-the-captains.6875/ and http://www.refchat.co.uk/threads/pre-match-player-briefing.7342/
which have been useful, any more advice - particularly re timings - would be helpful.
The game is an OA friendly.
Thanks
J
Once I blow the whistle to start the game, I know all will be well. What concerns me is minimising the "faff" before kick off, particularly the respect handshake - which we never did back in the day.
What I'd be interested in would be your suggestions for a timeline for a 2pm kick off. i.e. when to do the pitch inspection, kit check, Respect handshake, coin toss etc.
On the course, they suggested lining up both teams, doing a kit check, then doing the Respect Handshake. Would you then give the teams another few minutes to warm up before calling captains in for the coin toss?
I know all the above is important, but in my limited experience Ive found getting the game underway promptly and with a minimum of fuss the best policy.
I've had a read through these threads: http://www.refchat.co.uk/threads/the-talk-with-the-captains.6875/ and http://www.refchat.co.uk/threads/pre-match-player-briefing.7342/
which have been useful, any more advice - particularly re timings - would be helpful.
The game is an OA friendly.
Thanks
J