Questions

[ref47]

on behalf of my fellow refs, pls accept our appology for sounding like you are unwelcome. more refs are needed in almost all areas of the country. i believe that what was being expressed was a desire for you to immerse yourself in the game of soccer, its rules/laws, and its traditions to become the best ref you can be. being unfamiliar with a sport requires greater study to learn the appropriate determinations for play. i never played soccer. i attended youth matches and hs matches for about 14 years before picking up the whistle. but, i came with a background in applying a set of laws to situations, a desire to learn, and the time to devote to it.

your previous experience as a sports official will help you. you have been observing play, applying a set of rules, making judgement calls, handling adverse situations. these all will help. if you easily remember rules/laws and have the desire to learn about the sport you will succeed.

we wish you well in your endeavor.