ref schedule 2-26

Ref week 2-26

We are in the latter stages of youth.  

When youth ends there will be fewer shifts available.

I generally choose refs based on availability, lack of complaints

quality of officiating, teams that are playing etc...

For this week.  Lets continue to work on how we communicate with players

and teams.  

Its not always easy...but customer service has to be number 1.

Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and everything you 

give to Lets Play.

ref week 2-19

Ref Week 2-19

Thank you all for another good week.

It funny, we have hit a stretch of players being confrontational 

with each other or officials and when we have calm games it feels

boring and slow.  I know it is hard to keep concentrating through those

games but the more boring games we have the better off we are.

When possible, communicate and explain.

Players do appreciate hearing from you, most of the time if you can tell them

I couldn't see it or I saw this or that they are more than happy.

Happy Reffing!

ref 2-12

Ref week 2-12

We have 2 games Sunday that need coverage for referee

Late games all week.  Be Ready.

Demeanor is are best used tool when reffing.  I lose mine, I did last night with a youth game,

as we all know parents are ridiculous at times.

But more with adults.  Try to let people have the ability to ask questions without taking

it as a confrontation.  Of Course it can be confrontational at times.  IF you

feel a player or players are crossing the line you can warn them that next time it is a card.

But if they are really aggressive just go blue card.  In those cases find the captain and try to explain

the situation.  Let the captain handle the player if possible.

ref week 2-5

A lot to cover but I will make the point quick.

Feel free to ask for clarification individually as I do not want to write a book

Bench blue cards should be handed out 1 at a time...it will not be general practice to hand out simultaneous bench blues.  Each case has unique reasons why you may want to but lets plays general philosophy is to no give advantages to opposing teams without due cause.  This can be a good off line discussion.

some parents and coaches are unreasonable still...really thought once we made it past the holidays this would quiet down but have no fear, it is back.  Be prepared.

I am also adding the schedule to the crew app.  Please look for it there as well.  If I can get enough buy in I would like to do the scheduling in the app.

Go to Calendar in the app, then you have 3 tabs.

Team, Personal and Coverage.

You can view your schedule in personal, see who is working team.

If your app is set up correctly it will notify you a shift is upcoming about 2-3 hours prior to start time.