Question Number: 12554

Character, Attitude and Control 4/13/2006

RE: Adult

Umar Ahmed of Dewsbury, United Kingdom asks...

i am 17 years old and have recently qualified for refereeing. my first game is an open age game. please could you give me some general advice.

Please bear in mind I am not very tall or big.
thank you

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Show up looking like a professional referee! Get the first foul and the first booking that way everyone will know you brought your whistle and cards and you know how to use them. After that your reputation is established.

Let them see you're having fun, too. Life is easier that way.

Regards,

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Question Number: 12554

Character, Attitude and Control 4/13/2006

Umar Ahmed of Dewsbury, United Kingdom asks...

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

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