I asked to change Supply Leagues when re-registering for the 2009-10 season for a couple of reasons, the major one being that I'd done all I was likely to do in my existing league in the 5 seasons in which I had refereed/assisted, felt I was getting stale and I needed a change of scenery.
I hadn't received a notification letter, despite many others getting theirs. I was a little concerned that maybe I'd been dropped as an assistant. I phoned Mr C at the County office and he confirmed that I had been moved to the Northern Counties - East League and my letter had been sent out. On hearing that it hadn't arrived, he agreed to send me another.
I then have to accept my appointment and then the appointments will start coming in for August 8 onwards. I'll need to be careful with closing my dates this year to ensure I don't create a bad impression in my first season. I almost feel like the new boy at the grammar school!
Speaking of closing dates I need to send an e-mail to The FA to close my dates through to the end of November. I have been nominated by my County for consideration to The FA's competitions, FA Vase, FA Cup and FA Trophy. An appointment in any of these competitions or the Youth or Women's Cups are always a real boost and a great honour. I've ready a list of dates from pre-season tournaments, prior engagements and work on which I can't take games.
I hope I get an appointment like Fat Lad, who was on ITV.com for the highlights of the preliminary round of the FA Cup last season!
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