Soccer Refereeing

So, the spring soccer season has started, and that means referreing games! Yeah money making! I started reffing two years ago, and it quickly found its place in my heart. I am usually a sideline ref, so I run along my line, raising my flag for throws and offsides calls. It really is an experience. I get to listen to parents complain and whine about how the game is being called, as well as listen to thunderous applause when a goal is made. Today was only the first day, but I had one incredible call that I am quite proud of. There were 30 seconds left, and the attacking team was down by one. They pushed it forward, and made a pass. The person they were passing to was offsides by about five feet, so I raised my flag. The whole area groaned because a goal was made, and my call had erased it. It changed the game, and was a really hard call to make, but I am glad I made it. My assigner walked over to me after the game and told me about how good of a call that was, and offered me an extra game. I was so excited that my guts and ability to pay attention got me extra games!

I love refereeing, it's the perfect way to get outside and make money for doing very little, while gaining some exercise. Bring it on spring season!