So, who thinks they a reffing this weekend?

[Greg Collins]

I don't for one.

Can't see either of my games going ahead, drove past the Saturday ground this morning twice (road closed due to an RTA) and it was all deep and crisp and even stylee out there.

Have told appt sec if they are canned I'm unlikely to be available for re-appointment, unless very local, as the only grounds playable are going to be several hours away by car down on the coast. I can see me riding the MTB on Saturday all afternoon (PhilE I'll keep off the road ) ....

What do you think of your chances for a run out?

 

[Lee Lifeson-Peart]

What do you think of your chances for a run out?

Two chances slim and fat!

I haven't reffed since 28th November - unavailable 5th and 12th Dec - and snow since!!

I have a fed exchange on 16th Jan - not hopeful.

 

[Jacko]

I was supposed to be doing Westoe v Loughborough Students but have just been told it's off. Gutted - was going to be good.

 

[Toby Warren]

no chance - we are trying to clear the 'all weather pitch' don't think it will happen

 

[TheBFG]

No chance around here, even the costal guys will be lucky this weekend.

looking at long range forecast, the exchange to Oxford on 16th is not looking good either!

Ah well, sledging with the kids it is, at least the legs get a work out:biggrin:

 

[Simon Thomas]

All South West Group L5s are off and at least 80% of all matches in Hampshire are already cancelled due to frozen pitches, including Guernsey !

I suspect everything else will get called off this afternoon either for frozen grounds or travel issues.

Re-appts Secretary due to call me at 5 pm to give me an update, but he has been gradually changing them online to "frozen pitch" today as they get called in.

 

[Phil E]

Two hopes









Bob Hope and No Hope !





Edit: Working tonight. West Brom v Nottingham Forest is still on! Have to go to the stadium now to help shovel snow!!

 

[TheBFG]

better that the 5h1t you usually have to shovel:wink:

 

[DrSTU]

I'm off to run touch up t'coast.

Will be bloody amazed if the game can canceled due to snow

 

[FlipFlop]

No game for me - but then - we have a break for winter.

Skiing on Saturday (La Clusaz I think, but Megeve is still a possibility), followed by snowshoeing around the Jura on sunday. Might throw in the odd Fondue, some dried meats, wine and cheese as well. Mmmmmm.

Then watch the rugby in the evenings and the NFL wild card games, and I'll be ready for work on Monday. Joy.

 

[Jenko]

All South West Group L5s are off and at least 80% of all matches in Hampshire are already cancelled due to frozen pitches, including Guernsey !

I suspect everything else will get called off this afternoon either for frozen grounds or travel issues.

Re-appts Secretary due to call me at 5 pm to give me an update, but he has been gradually changing them online to "frozen pitch" today as they get called in.

I'm still showing as on! But as it is at Overton I really don't think it will be a goer (it is five fields away from the main road!!) Probably got carrier pigeon problems!

 

[Dixie]

My game is off, and I suspect all others in the locality will be too. About time the local clubs invested in under-soil heating. Then we just need to keep the stands and the concourse clear - assuming the police are happy to cope with the crowds!

 

[upnunder]

Not been notified yet, but will be amazed if it is still on, we have quite a lot of snow still on the ground up here.

 

[Deeps]

I am declared available for both midweek and weekend games throughout the season but, apart from running touch for a charity game on 27 December, I have not refereed per se since the 13th and the current prospects do not look at all good.

Not that I am suffering with any ailments (apart from indoor earache) myself but this enforced lay off will at least allow a break for those with niggling injuries.

There is the prospect of the National School Sevens to look forward to in March, if this weather has gone by then, and if any would like to get their names into the published brochure then you need your applications into Eric pdq! I have his pocs if you would like to pm me. :wow:

 

[barker14610]

I'm off to run touch up t'coast.

Will be bloody amazed if the game can canceled due to snow

Wasn't there an earthquake in California yesterday?

 

[Davet]

I understand Tigers v Wasps is supposed to OK tomorrow at Welford Road.

Sdaly I can't get there, but then again its on Sky, so TV sofa here I come, should be a cracker.

 

[DrSTU]

Wasn't there an earthquake in California yesterday?

yeah, been quite a few recently.

6.8 last week was cool

 

[stuart3826]

I was due to do the usual as 4th at Warriors V London Irish until just after 3 today - had a call from Mr White to tell me he'd inspected the pitch and found that there was insufficient pitch left for a game. The blower's been on all week, but it isn't quite big enough for a rugby pitch, and there's no in goal left!

Shame!!!!

 

[Simon Thomas]

I'm still showing as on! But as it is at Overton I really don't think it will be a goer (it is five fields away from the main road!!) Probably got carrier pigeon problems!

there are only five matches still 'on' but no one at those clubs has returned re0-appts or refs calls to check as yet.

Suggest you call the confirmation contact at Overton and / or clubhouse before travelling

 

[ballsie]

Got more chance of finding OSAMA BIN LADEN in my Garden shed than running out on a rugby pitch this weekend