Rookie Referees

[sphinxicu]

Talk about some tertiary subjects that they won't think about. Suggestions include proper footwear (good shoes) properly shined; make sure that change shoes about every 50 games or so. 2nd suggestion is to thoroughly understand chapter 4 of the rule book (definitions). Once you understand definitions then as you get to the other 9 chapters it makes those chapters easier to comprehend. 3rd suggestion is to have them find a personal mentor that they can confide in versus one that your association appoints. If they can't find one then appoint a mentor from the association. 4th suggestion along with professionalism is punctuality, being on time for meetings, games, pre-games,etc.

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