Foot Clan

Kirsten W for the W

She puts friend in R.E.F.

We as refs sometimes like to think of our occupation as an acronym. R.E.F... Rarely encounters friends. And yes okay maybe we bring some of it on ourselves with the terrible calls, I mean really come on. Right!?

Well, here at Underdog Futsal, we have found that rare friend. When the referee stops the game many times it is met with groans and stink eyes. To stop the match and ruin the momentum can truly be a cardinal sin, however Kirsten found something special in the moment. It was a chance to learn and watch the league grow.

A simple 50/50 ball led to a bit of a scrum and a concerned referee stopped the match. There was no foul but a lesson could be learned. As most players tapped their feet impatiently waiting for the game to get going again, Kirsten listened.

It was what happened after that encapsulated why we as referees (and we certainly hope as players) love Underdog Futsal. Running to the sideline once the speech was over, Kirsten approached the ref with her hand raised. No, not for the slap you all want to give us, but for something you will rarely see in competitive sports - she high-fived the ref. It was in that moment that that we have decided to change it up a little. R.E.F... Really enjoys friends. Thanks Kirsten!

Note: To those of you in the league that consider us in red to be friends, trust us, we feel the same way about you. We enjoy all of you!