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Hello all, Out of curiosity does anyone let CAR’s flag for foul throws, or is it something you manage as a referee?

Hello everyone, With only a few months left of the season I’m thinking about taking the step up to OA football as ideally I want to start progressing through the levels, I’ve done 6 months of youth football and usually ask to do U18 games, any advice on making the move? I feel I’ve learnt a lot...

Hello everyone, just an instant reflection on a game I had today, 20 games in and by far worst with comments from coaches and players, I knew I was having a bad game but battled through. One player suggestion of being paid, what punishment would others offer for this? Very much felt like 22...

How was everyone’s first games back!? Had my first ever goal direct from a throw in today, goal kick given, strangely enough not a peep from anyone! Nice to see everyone knows the laws!

Hello all, Interesting one that I’ve not thought about before, am I correct in thinking you can bet on football if you are level 7,6,5 referee as long as it’s not on a league/competition you are involved in, doubt most bookies cover Sunday league anyway! It’s not something that gets mentioned on...

Hello everyone, Had an email today asking me to attend a personal hearing, I’ve only been refereeing for 4 months so this is my first one and I’m not sure what to expect! No allegations against me or disputing a red card, but something has allegedly happened during the game but not reported to...

Hello everyone! What is everyone’s view on players kicking the ball away, do you go for straight yellow or a warning first! I have one today for a player doing it for a second time, although thinking back I could’ve nipped it in the bud with an instant one straight away, obviously easy to look...

Hello everyone! My lucky day today and gave out my first yellow cards, they really do come like London buses! Both for reckless challenges, would this go through as a C1 and then reckless play? Or foul tackle? thank you

Hello, 6 games in and enjoying it, learning new stuff every week! Game yesterday one of the players (U14s) said to me that one of the other players swore at him. I didn’t think there was much I could do even if I did hear it, what does everyone else do in this situation? Have a word with the...

Out of curiosity how does everyone complete their scorecards? I have my first league game on Sunday, and it’s not something mentioned in the course. Do you fill it out beforehand with all the names or leave it blank and just write down any players that are cautioned or scored? Understand it’s...

Quick one hopefully, do you have to record friendly matches on the whole game system? Or is this optional/ only if there’s cautions etc

First game done u11s friendly match, few little tackles here and there but nothing major! Forgot to start the watch at the start haha but was quickly rectified! Probably need to work on positioning a little bit but guessing that will come with experience. Thrown in the deep end with no ARs so...

Hello everyone, Im hoping to ref an U11s game this weekend but upon looking for some information on rules etc I’m struggling to find anything! If anyone has any information please let me know or a handy guide. My understanding is that it is mainly the standard Lotg but 30 mins halves. Offsides...

Officially signed up to a league for the first time, did my course about 3 months ago so need to dust the cobwebs off! Haven’t reffed a game yet but hoping to get involved in some friendlies to get a feel for it. Think the main thing I am taking into it is to just enjoy it and everything else...

Hello, I have just completed my course and now have to do my 5 games. Do you recommend doing these 5 in the youth leagues to get experience or go straight into adult Sunday league? Would be interested to hear what others have done or recommend. Thank you!