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A smart jacket, shirt and tie is the mandatory dress code, as is the referees’ kit, which is illustrated in the picture. The home club, who is obliged to write to the officials prior to each game, notifies the kick-off time and the whereabouts of the ground. Arriving at the Ground? Competition rules dictate that the minimum reporting time is one hour prior to kick-off. Officials meet and greet each other; complete the match expenses card [Referee 30 Assistant Referee 15, mileage at 22p per mile]; listen to any security briefing; and make themselves available at the exchange of Team Sheets which takes place a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the kick-off. Mr Assessor? At Level 3, there is every chance of being assessed. The FA rules do not allow the assessor to be present at the pre-match instructions, so the first contact will be 15 minutes after the end of the game, when the assessor introduces himself, and conducts his de-brief with you. One copy of the completed assessment report will
