Training Meeting Details Announced
Oct 08The Association’s next training event will be held at Handsworth WMC and Institute on Monday 7 November 2011 with a 7.00 p.m. start. and will be open to members only. If you haven’t paid your subs please do so either before the date of the meeting or at the meeting. Details of venue: Handsworth WMC & Institute 445 Handsworth Road Handsworth Sheffield S13...
Early Days with Neutral Assistant Referees
Jul 31One of the difficult aspects of being promoted through the various levels is that the day eventually comes when a Referee finds that he or she is going to officiate with two neutral colleagues on the touchline. Indeed, for some Referees this can be a problematic experience. Many such Referees have gone through the earlier stages of their career,when they operated alone, without adopting...
The Role of the Assessor
Jul 31The Assessor attends a game of football in order to see it. A statement of the obvious, you might say! But consider that little word ‘see’ for a moment. Its three letters can lead us into three aspects of the game which the referee should always be trying to encourage and, in fact, guarantee. For that reason alone, the assessor will be interested in what happens. S means SAFETY. The...
Getting it Right
Jul 31Phil’s own opinion on refereeing is that the referee is there to ensure free and fair competition. He likens the game to battle involving two ‘warring factions’. Phil believes that the following points are extremely important in refereeing, they are: - * Research/Preparation – recent developments at the two competing clubs. * Fitness – be fit to referee, not referee to be fit. *...
Unacceptable Language
Jul 31Language used by players and coaches which is OFFENSIVE, INSULTING or ABUSIVE is a problem for the Referee, and there is constantly a need to examine, and perhaps revise, one’s thoughts on the matter. Apart from knowing what the Laws of the Game say about this kind of language, you need to be fully aware of any prevailing directives or instructions issued by the authorities. It is most...
Technical Areas
Jul 31Competition Rules The League Management Board are concerned that match officials are failing to enforce competition rules relating to the management of technical areas. Please be aware of league directives, which can be found in full on page 39 of the NCEL handbook 2004 – 2005. Summary of rules relating to technical areas/trainers boxes. * A MAXIMUM of 6 persons to be allowed in the technical...
