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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 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...

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...

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!

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