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Status: |
You have the same
status as any other Referee. You are in control of the game and your decisions
are final. Show respect for the players. Be firm but polite. Never argue with
players and never change your mind. |
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2.
Safety: |
Check the pitch. If
in doubt do not allow the game to be played. Look out for:-
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Anything dangerous on the pitch such as pieces of glass, metal, needles or
plastic
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Dangerous appurtenances – goalposts, cross bar and stanchion, corner flags
and nets
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A dangerous playing surface due to bad weather – e.g. cold/frozen,
waterlogged, etc.
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3.
Basic Needs: |
To start to
referee a game you need: -
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At least one match ball adequately pumped up - to be provided by the home team
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A whistle – to stop play
· A watch
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A coin – the winning captain chooses which end to attack in the first half
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Pencils & a notebook to record the score and any discipline
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Red and yellow cards if available
· Football boots or other similar
footwear
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A black or dark kit to distinguish you from the players and make you look the
part.
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4.
Length of matches:
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2 x 45 minutes, plus stoppage
time
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can be reduced to 2 x 30 minutes provided you agree with both teams
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double headers: 2 matches, each 2 x 30 minutes
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LOB & LFFA cup matches which are drawn: add up 2 x 15 minutes extra time, then if
necessary each team takes five penalty kicks.
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5.
Team kit: |
The teams should
have distinct, numbered kits and the goalkeepers have different colours from
the players. Players should not wear jewellery other than a safely
taped up wedding band. Captains should be wearing a Spirit of Football
armband.
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6.
Fouls: |
Award a direct free
kick (or penalty) if during play a player: -
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Kicks/attempts to kick an
opponent
· Trips/attempts to trip an opponent
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Jumps at an opponent
· Charges an opponent
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Pushes an opponent
· Holds an opponent
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Spits at an opponent
· Strikes/attempts to strike an opponent
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When tackling, makes contact with the opponent before the ball
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Deliberately handles the ball (except a goalkeeper within his own penalty
area)
All
other offences, including offside, dangerous play and impeding the progress of an
opponent, result in an indirect free kick.
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7.
Disciplinary Reports: |
Any
disciplinary reports (cautions, dismissals, post-match reports) should be sent to the AFA (the parent County Association
for the League). You will
receive full backing from the League. |
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After the Game:
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Return the ball to the home team
· Collect your match fee
(£27)
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If you can, accept the home club’s hospitality.
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Send a Match Report Card to the AFC - the home club should be able to
provide you with a copy or they can be sent via email from the league website.
This is an invaluable piece of feedback for the League Referees' Secretary and
other League Officers.
If
you would like any further help or advice or would like to undertake a referee
training course please contact the Referees’ Secretary.
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