Referees'
Panel - How We Work
The
League is always working to get as many referees on our panel as we can, to
maximise the number of games to which we can appoint independent officials.
Appointments/Before
the Game
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Please
ensure the Referees' Secretary has your up-to-date availability. We don't
want to give you a game if you aren't available, nor leave you without if
you are. |
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As
far as we are able, we will appoint suitable referees to all games. We are
keen to provide challenging games for experienced referees, and also help
develop new referees and referees seeking promotion. |
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The
full list of fixtures and referee appointments are distributed to clubs and
referees 10-12 days in advance of fixtures. |
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Provisional
fixtures and appointments are confirmed with promotion candidates 2- 3 weeks
in advance (to allow for arrangement of possible assessments). |
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Clubs
should confirm fixture details with referees five days in advance. If a club
leave a message for you, please make sure you call them back. If a club
hasn't confirmed three days before a match, please report it to the Referees
Secretaries. |
Match
Day
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Turn
up at least 30 minutes before kickoff, to give yourself time to prepare. |
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Ensure
the home club provide you with the match ball (and a spare) and have checked
the pitch, goalposts, flags etc. |
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Give
pre-match briefings to teams if you feel comfortable doing so, and be
pro-active in involving the team captains and/or managers in controlling the
game. |
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Please
accept club hospitality when possible (and tell us if it isn't offered!). |
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Ensure
all misconduct is reported to the relevant County Football Association. |
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Ensure
you always have a league handbook with you, in case of problems. |
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Ensure
you are given your Match Fee (and tell us if you have problems)! |
After
the Game
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Please
ensure you send in a report card (email or pre-paid post) for all games. |
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Please
be objective on any low mark reports clubs may submit. The Referees'
Secretary will be happy to discuss them. |
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Please
recommend any players you consider worthy of the Representative Team. |
It's
Your League Too
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Please
liase with the Referees' Secretaries on any issues regarding the league.
Good or bad, we want to hear from you. |
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If
you know of any other referees who may wish to join our panel, spread the
word, and if you want some Recruitment Leaflets to pass on, just ask for
them. |
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Where
possible, provide the league with an E-Mail address for correspondence. |
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