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After match hospitality from clubs

The Association is saddened - and frankly embarrassed - to hear of recent incidents in which match officials have left immediately after games without telling clubs that they will not be partaking of the after-match hospitality. One club was so incensed that it actually submitted a bill for the refreshments one of its volunteer helpers had taken the time and trouble to prepare.

This Association’s mission is to promote the interests and welfare of referees on one of the best Feeder Leagues in the country but cannot condone such irresponsible and unacceptable behaviour. Everyone appreciates that there are occasions when circumstances are such that you have to hurry home after a game but not to tell the club in advance or even at half-time is the height of rudeness.

As officials, we expect the highest standards from the clubs we visit. Surely they must expect the same in return.

If you can’t stay for the after-match refreshments, please make sure you let the club know. Courtesy costs nothing. Rudeness damages all our reputations.

Mike Taylor        Bill Hamilton
Chairman              Treasurer/Membership Secretary

28 November 2008