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December 2023
Hey there, Rising Leaders!
Do you love being a referee or want to be one someday? We’ve got great news for you! The Play On Ref family has written a super cool book just for you! It’s like a treasure map that will guide you through the amazing world of refereeing.
Our book has it all! There are awesome tips, fun stories, and colourful pictures to keep you entertained while you learn. You’ll also find some cool games and puzzles to test your knowledge.
Why do you need it?
- Supercharge Your Skills: You’ll learn everything you need to know to be the best referee you can ever be!
- Fun and Learning: It’s not just a book; it’s an adventure! You’ll join us on an exciting journey through the world of refereeing and can even get your friends involved.
- Be a Referee Superhero: This book is your secret weapon to becoming a referee superhero. It’s like having a magic potion that boosts your confidence and skills.
Getting your hands on a copy is easy! Just ask your parents, guardians, or Santa (hint: Christmas is coming!) to grab a copy for you on Amazon. Search for “Play On Ref Book,” and you’ll find it waiting for you.
Why is it the perfect Christmas gift?
Imagine unwrapping a present that’s not just a gift but a whole new world of referee adventures! Plus, your parents will be thrilled to see you excited and happy as you discover the secrets of refereeing.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s continue the Play On Ref adventure with our fantastic book! Get ready to dive in, learn, and have a blast on your referee journey!
We can’t wait to see you on the field, Rising Leaders!
June 2023
We have been extremely busy this year working on a project that will inspire children and young people to learn new skills with sport as the conduit. Goal Getters is a brand new programme where children will be given the opportunity to build key skills, including:
- Managing yourself and your emotions, other people and difficult situations.
- Communication – verbal communication, body language, remaining cool and calm, and assertiveness.
- Confidence, self belief and self esteem.
- Inclusivity
- Respect
- Health, mental health and wellbeing and fitness
We are hoping to deliver this programme to 10 schools across the UK over a 6 week practical training programme.
We also been researching, writing, formatting, designing and fine tuning a book called Play on Ref which helps to bring the laws of the game to life. This book is not only perfect for the participants of our Rising Leaders programme, but for anyone interested in football or football refereeing to further their understanding of the rules.
We are currently finalising the book and it will be published soon, you will be able to buy a kindle version or a print copy from Amazon in the near future.
More information will be coming soon, and keep an eye out for the Launch Day.
June 2015
It’s finally here! The great, big, official launch of the brand new shiny Play on Ref website! It has taken a lot of people a lot of time, but I think it looks pretty fab! Here you will find all the information that you are looking for about Play on Ref. The chances are, that you have already met or been in contact with a member of our team in regards to this awesome programme – and now, you are interested in finding out more about us. Well, you have come to the right place! We have pilot programme’s running all over the country at the moment, and we have loads of schools and Premier League Football Clubs – and local football clubs that are jumping on board with us too. Take your time to look around our website, or email info@playonref.co.uk if you would like to know more details or if you’d like to arrange a conversation (via telephone, skype or in person if possible) with a member of our team.
This really is a brilliant opportunity for any group of young people – and who knows – we might be finding World Class Referee’s!