November 2023
PAT’S WISH LIST
Dear Santa, Here are some ideas I wish could eventually (hopefully sooner than later) become reality in D-7. Every league will have a pre-season referee in-service to go over the
Pat Ferre
Dear Santa, Here are some ideas I wish could eventually (hopefully sooner than later) become reality in D-7. Every league will have a pre-season referee in-service to go over the
The IFAB Laws of The Game, specifically Law 4, states, “A player may not use equipment or wear anything this is dangerous.” The referee’s duty is to inspect the players
Writing a send-off or incident report is an unwelcome yet required duty that an official must properly complete and forward to the appropriate individual or entity. When writing such
While watching games, especially in the older age groups, it is not unusual to observe players wearing illegal hair control devices, jewelry, wristbands, and illegal undergarments. When asked the reason
To be prepared, especially after some time since they were contacted for their next assignment, most officials will review rules and make sure their uniforms and supplies are packed and ready
While officiating, referees are intensely focused and involved in making decisions dealing with plays, player actions, and the enforcement of the Laws of the Game. Simultaneously originating from players, coaches
In many activities, just having a good start does not always guarantee a successful experience. Officials who invest some time to prepare and start on the right foot provide themselves
For most of us, refereeing is not a primary job but an avocation. No matter how hard we work to do the best job we possibly can, we often find
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