Marc Wakeham
Referees in Wales
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Or we have a guy who likes to "put it about" and in the next game he breaks some poor sod's neck because of a "brain fart". How do you know which one he really is?Consider the new player full of enthusiasm to be playing a first tournament and getting over excited, bit like a new puppy. They do something stupid (not dangerous or thuggish), they were not aware, they got red card perhaps as the best way to diffuse the situation. They sat out the rest of that game and were then advised by their team mates what they did and how stupid it was. They apologise to their own team, their opponents and the referee (from the friendly). They approach the rest of the tournament impeccably, learn lots more and get a whole load of enjoyment and understanding about the laws and the mutual respect. You know those elements of the Game we all love .
We now have a convert to the Game, an ambassador who will encourage others to participate. Team A is then able to fill the fixture in the tourney next time because one person says they all had a hoot and it was proper hard sport, well officiated, well organised and great way to spend a few hours and then have an awesome social.
Let's bring him to the point of being an "ambassador" who understands the ethos and values of the game. Who uderstands that you need to control your brain so it does not "fart" and if it does you take the consequences of your actions.
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