Tempo Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I'm just interested to know whether any players or any of the recently qualified referees will be doing the whistle every week next season instead of playing? Or is anyone hanging up the whistle instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempo Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just now, Keith B said: Certainly hope they don't hang up their whistles Tempo. I am hoping the same. I fear the plugged shortage may become evident again at the start of the new season. All rumours for now of course though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijames Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 On 30/05/2016 at 19:08, Tempo said: I am hoping the same. I fear the plugged shortage may become evident again at the start of the new season. All rumours for now of course though. what are your plans young man? things cant be that bad that you've only just had a taste of the whistle and now you want to jack it all in already?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Dan, playing again this season for Titans (last season before pushing through as a ref), reffing midweek games, Military games and on Sunday's. As for referees hanging up their whistles, I've heard of quite a few that have said they will or they are considering it. A massive shame in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijames Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yes a real shame, why though? Is the retention of current officials not top of the CCFA's problem list??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Dange'rous said: Dan, playing again this season for Titans (last season before pushing through as a ref), reffing midweek games, Military games and on Sunday's. As for referees hanging up their whistles, I've heard of quite a few that have said they will or they are considering it. A massive shame in my eyes. Any particular reason other than all the grief they get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempo Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'll still referee when we don't have a game, but I am doing (at least) one more season managing Frogpool Reserves (and playing when I can get in the side). Happy to referee mid-week and Sunday fixtures and any Saturdays we don't have a game. Doing my first friendly this Saturday. Seeing some of the grief that some excellent referees were receiving on the forum did almost put me off, I must admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 The grief is not really part of the reason some refs are hanging up. It doesn't help but there is other reasons :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijames Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, Anita said: The grief is not really part of the reason some refs are hanging up. It doesn't help but there is other reasons :-D WHAT ARE THESE REASONS?????!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, Sijames said: WHAT ARE THESE REASONS?????!!!!!!!! 11 minutes ago, Anita said: The grief is not really part of the reason some refs are hanging up. It doesn't help but there is other reasons :-D Exactly what hat I was going to put. Grief comes with it. Refs deal with that. There are other factors as to why people are quitting the game and/or returning to playing... But, I won't be the one to publically air these factors because I can't be bothered with the repercussions that would follow. Just know that there are reasons, and even with me being inexperienced as a referee compared to many of our friends on this forum, I've noticed and experienced what puts these guys off. Im just wondering if Anita has changed her mind yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijames Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 i can not see why people do not air these? anita if you are not officiating anymore why not make a point of where things are going wrong? surly if you all keep these things to yourself it'll continue to happen?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 One would hope that at least the referees dropping out have discussed their reasons with Ray Brown, Ccfa Referee Development Officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I've not changed my mind. I won't be a ref this season. I have informed the ccfa with a list of reasons. I know I'd upset a lot of people with some of my reasons for quiting so I won't put them on a public forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, Anita said: I've not changed my mind. I won't be a ref this season. I have informed the ccfa with a list of reasons. I know I'd upset a lot of people with some of my reasons for quiting so I won't put them on a public forum. Do you think any notice will be taken Anita? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 No. But then you never know :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 9 minutes ago, Anita said: No. But then you never know :-D Let's hope something does come about from your thoughts put to them. At least that you get some response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Reading a programme from 1992 and the mini-biog of the referee who doesn't officiate anymore (he might not even be alive) but I know that new referees are mentored. It's a shame something couldn't be sorted whereby a retired referee who does not join up with the assessor brigade and still has an interest in football couldn't either mentor or chaperone new officials regardless of , experience or age. Having someone who has been there to bounce ideas of and gain support from - support not criticism I feel could be beneficial. If not with the same referee then at a local venue. I don't know if it would work but when the knees go and running around becomes difficult there is still a need for experience without paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 7 hours ago, Willow Tree said: Reading a programme from 1992 and the mini-biog of the referee who doesn't officiate anymore (he might not even be alive) but I know that new referees are mentored. It's a shame something couldn't be sorted whereby a retired referee who does not join up with the assessor brigade and still has an interest in football couldn't either mentor or chaperone new officials regardless of , experience or age. Having someone who has been there to bounce ideas of and gain support from - support not criticism I feel could be beneficial. If not with the same referee then at a local venue. I don't know if it would work but when the knees go and running around becomes difficult there is still a need for experience without paperwork. I thought there were mentors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 7 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: I thought there were mentors! There are mentors, but just like with referees there aren't many around. Many of the instructors and senior referees do though offer there services to talk through problems either at branch Referee Association meetings or over the phone. New referees are also mentored through some of their first 5 games as part of the requirement to move from Level 9 to Level 7. But the fact is when many referees drop out they leave everything so there aren't the numbers to mentor that are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempo Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yeah, I was mentored for a couple of my first games and it really does help. But as pointed out, there just aren't the numbers anymore. Plus, a lot of those who have stuck around to mentor are also those still refereeing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Referee Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 On 06/07/2016 at 15:49, Anita said: I've not changed my mind. I won't be a ref this season. I have informed the ccfa with a list of reasons. I know I'd upset a lot of people with some of my reasons for quiting so I won't put them on a public forum. You will be missed Anita. All aspects of the game need strong characters !! I understand that other factors interfered with your ability to be a Referee, I respect your decision but i am not the only one who would like to welcome you back any day you change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 I'll pop and see ya sometime dave, sure you owe me a pint ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Fantastic turn out for the annual fitness test for Combo/ECPL/SWPL West/SWPL Prem Assistants. I would say at least 40 referees there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 1 hour ago, bighairydave said: Fantastic turn out for the annual fitness test for Combo/ECPL/SWPL West/SWPL Prem Assistants. I would say at least 40 referees there. I'll echo that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 What tests have to be successfully completed on the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) For Level 5-4 candidates it is 2600m in 12 minutes and 2x50m sprints in 7.5 seconds. For others it is 800m in 5 minutes followed by 6x20m sprints, 5x30m sprints and 4x40m sprints and then 400m in 5 minutes again. After this is successfully completing the practical assisting section. Edited for mistake in 800 instead of 400 at end. Edited July 10, 2016 by bighairydave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Referee Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 The last one was 400m in 5 mins ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempo Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Good to hear it went well. Many of the new referees there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijames Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 how does promotion work?? a one off game marked by the county FA? average scores from teams etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 5 hours ago, Sijames said: how does promotion work?? a one off game marked by the county FA? average scores from teams etc? At least three assessment and good club marks in all leagues officiated on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 19 hours ago, Tempo said: Good to hear it went well. Many of the new referees there? Just myself from this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Inch Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 i'll be doing Sundays and some Saturdays in the new season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillatonreferee Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 How Many New level4 Referees for Cornwall this year? I wonder if there will be many from East Cornwall? still just Stuart Kane and myself at present with Jimmy Strout from Port Issac and Ryan Cornelius at St Austell. Real shame to hear that Derek Fox turned down his Level 3 promotion... top geezer... Would love to see Simon Long from Truro do more for the county with his amazing Premiership experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 50 minutes ago, pillatonreferee said: How Many New level4 Referees for Cornwall this year? I wonder if there will be many from East Cornwall? still just Stuart Kane and myself at present with Jimmy Strout from Port Issac and Ryan Cornelius at St Austell. Real shame to hear that Derek Fox turned down his Level 3 promotion... top geezer... Would love to see Simon Long from Truro do more for the county with his amazing Premiership experience Has Simon been offered one of the full-time assistant places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 2 hours ago, pillatonreferee said: Would love to see Simon Long from Truro do more for the county with his amazing Premiership experience Such as what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillatonreferee Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 5 hours ago, bighairydave said: Has Simon been offered one of the full-time assistant places? No Don't think so.... 4 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: Such as what? I think could work closer with Ray Brown as he is such a senior referee. He even said to me last night that he has little contact from him. As a referee you can take so much from someone like him. I know I did last night 4 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 59 minutes ago, pillatonreferee said: I think could work closer with Ray Brown as he is such a senior referee. He even said to me last night that he has little contact from him. Is that Ray has had little,contact with Simon, or the other way around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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