Dance like No-One is watching

So, I referee'd the first of 5 days of a tournament today. It was hot, it was tiring, but as always it was great to see the teams, the teamwork and the competitiveness. Teams have come from across the globe - USA, Columbia, Holland, Canada, Finland etc They were all great, men, women and children's teams.

Points to note though - for all Referee's out there;

We've all referee'd at a tournament, and we've all noticed those Referee's that turn up first thing, referee a match or two, then disappear - like they have just put on Harry Potters Invisibility Cloak - although they may possibly be found where the refreshments are - If you are going to referee a tournament, it's an all day event, and the referee's are a team to - if you see that someone has referee'd back to back matches for about 6 hours, and you have done one, go and replace them for a while - so they can get a drink or something??????

For those of you in a Referee Coordinators position - whoever you are (cos I didn't actually see you), ensure;

• That there are enough referees to fulfill all the matches
• That the referee's have enough water - especially when the temperature is 27 degree's
• That the referee's are getting breaks
• That the referee's get some lunch
• That you have given all the referees a brief about the event and how it's going to work 

Just Saying!!!!!!

Well anyway, as always I had a good day. Met new people and caught up with old friends. When I got home I decided to do a sport of footy practice in the garden - Always a mistake for me to put music on in the background - I just can't help myself;