The Zebra
BAFRA Member #217
Over the last couple of games I've officiated in on the British American Football Senior National League - we've been using a set of comms kit.
http://www.baofengradio.co.uk/2016-bf-888s-plus-5pcs/
It's a set of the above radios that are clipped onto the belt (as we wear trousers with a belt whilst doing games) - and a headset that is piped up under the jersey - with the push to talk button on the side of the receiver.
I have to say - I was a bit cautious at first to use these - as I was thinking "It'll be another thing to worry about getting in the way" - but after the one game with them in use I'm now a massive convert.
We could relay decisions between the four of us refereeing the game - as well as information and time left back to both benches, as well as clarify anything relating to stuff happening during the game - plus giving each other advice on what to look out for (eg. "#42 is getting a bit close to the edge" etc.)
And it got me thinking - why we could never use them on all games with neutral Assistant Referees on Supply and Contrib Games. They really aided our control of the game and would be a great asset to use I feel.
I will be buying a set myself to use on future games (despite the cost - they are very good quality both in the build and the sound you get back from them) ...
http://www.baofengradio.co.uk/2016-bf-888s-plus-5pcs/
It's a set of the above radios that are clipped onto the belt (as we wear trousers with a belt whilst doing games) - and a headset that is piped up under the jersey - with the push to talk button on the side of the receiver.
I have to say - I was a bit cautious at first to use these - as I was thinking "It'll be another thing to worry about getting in the way" - but after the one game with them in use I'm now a massive convert.
We could relay decisions between the four of us refereeing the game - as well as information and time left back to both benches, as well as clarify anything relating to stuff happening during the game - plus giving each other advice on what to look out for (eg. "#42 is getting a bit close to the edge" etc.)
And it got me thinking - why we could never use them on all games with neutral Assistant Referees on Supply and Contrib Games. They really aided our control of the game and would be a great asset to use I feel.
I will be buying a set myself to use on future games (despite the cost - they are very good quality both in the build and the sound you get back from them) ...
