So, it's likely that I will be reffing my first match this Saturday.
I'm used to reffing (I'm a qualified FA ref), taken my ELRA, and studied the law book, and joined my local society.
What I'm wondering though, is what to actually say during a pre-match 'chat', and who exactly to talk to.
I've seen games where the ref talks to each entire team separately. Others just speak to the front row. Others get the captain in, others the scrum half.
I'm presuming that each ref has particular areas they want to clarify with the people involved, but as a new ref, I don't really have this. (yet?)
So, any advice on who to speak to, and what I should be saying? Saying stuff for the sake of it, that they've all heard 100 times before seems a little pointless. Any tips?
I'm also presuming that you wouldn't advise that I tell them it's my first game in charge
I'm used to reffing (I'm a qualified FA ref), taken my ELRA, and studied the law book, and joined my local society.
What I'm wondering though, is what to actually say during a pre-match 'chat', and who exactly to talk to.
I've seen games where the ref talks to each entire team separately. Others just speak to the front row. Others get the captain in, others the scrum half.
I'm presuming that each ref has particular areas they want to clarify with the people involved, but as a new ref, I don't really have this. (yet?)
So, any advice on who to speak to, and what I should be saying? Saying stuff for the sake of it, that they've all heard 100 times before seems a little pointless. Any tips?
I'm also presuming that you wouldn't advise that I tell them it's my first game in charge