So I'm sat in a supermarket cafe eating up some time in between matches today. It's very rare that I do kids football but I decided to do a u14 game this morning as my U21 fixture is in the afternoon and the Mrs and kids are at a rugby match. I got £5 less than I get in u21 and OA football and if I'm honest I couldve reffed it from my car. No abuse, decisions accepted and it was an absolute breeze. If I'm completely honest it was pretty boring. I don't ref for the money and I love a quiet game as much as the next person but the football wasn't a great standard and I found it all a bit too comfortable.
I'll continue to pick up kids games if it's on my doorstep like this one, and I'm surprised that the pay is almost the same as adult football. 2 weeks ago I met a 21 year old ref, level 6, who refused to do adult football in the area and I don't blame him. It's not for me but man it's a different sport for a referee.
Am I in the minority preferring to do OA locally or is it common for people to stick to kids footy. I can see why they do but it wouldn't interest me enough to stay in the game if I'm honest
I'll continue to pick up kids games if it's on my doorstep like this one, and I'm surprised that the pay is almost the same as adult football. 2 weeks ago I met a 21 year old ref, level 6, who refused to do adult football in the area and I don't blame him. It's not for me but man it's a different sport for a referee.
Am I in the minority preferring to do OA locally or is it common for people to stick to kids footy. I can see why they do but it wouldn't interest me enough to stay in the game if I'm honest