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Hi all, I and two other referees write a monthly newsletter for young referees in our county. For this month's edition, the main theme is going to be cup finals, covering both county and league. Does anyone have any useful tips, tricks, routines, or general advice that young referees could use...

Hi, I have been refereeing for a few months now and have experienced some of what you have highlighted, of course there will be others with greater knowledge and experience but I thought I would share what I can! :) The first one: to clarify I will be going with you not having neutral ARs...

I would say; imagine yourself in those boots and think what could be done if you were to play with them on.

Hi there, I ref youth football too! In terms of what I bring is what has been mentioned above me but a few personal items are; spare socks (white socks etc) after the match and a change of footwear too, which gives the feet a breather from all the running! Also, I suggest energy supplements...

50p Beatrix Potter, Benjamin Bunny. I have two in my collection so I thought I would put one to good use and would kind of not be the end of the world if I lost it!

I found the new Referee II S Jersey on Direct Soccer, which I managed to order! Hope this sends someone in the right direction. :)

Depending on your age and how many are roughly the same age but also how comfortable you are, talk to others when you have the opportunity. There is group work within the class aspect and when going outside as well standing outside and waiting, share interests and ideas even talk about football...

Hi all, This has been ticking over my head since the end of last season and I wish to ask before the new one starts! In one of my matches, the ball hit the 'target' and as a female, I bypassed it as I personally don't know what the pain is like or how long it is prolonged etc. Now I know to...

Hi, after my first couple of games I have come across this dilemma; When should I blow the whistle for the free-kick to be taken? As for some free kicks, I blow the whistle to signal the kicker they can re-start play but other times I just tell the player kicking just kick it when ready. I am...

Thank you both for your intellect and opinions on my evaluation points, this is really helpful as I get a totally different perspective and not feel so alienated by getting a clearer picture so your comments are much appreciated in regards to that and my development! Onto the next match!

To be honest, this is the best game I could have had to start on, in terms of the lessons I have learnt from the game. In terms of my own self-evaluation I have pointers to work on; -Firstly my position, a spectator who was also a referee from the home team, said I need to be aware in terms of...

I am currently 16 and I am going to be refereeing in the youth league so from U13-U16 however, I am waiting for some matches within the girls league too.

Yes, I have been appointed a mentor (two in fact) but I have yet to hear a response from my main mentor.

Hi, I have been appointed my first match to referee on Sunday. Does anyone have any tips/pointers to help me prepare myself? Many thanks!

Ah, thank you for biding your time to answer my query, hope that you are alright though and get back right to it. I should have my first match in a couple weeks, so I think this would be a question that I shall be asking just in case!

Thank you very much for this, it is much appreciated and has eased my worries! Cheers!

Hello, I would like a refresher on the lengths of a game for each age group as I am unsure of how long/short they are in terms of each half. Many thanks