I think you forgot to mention the coin for the coin toss. Apart from that, here in Australia I find most referee's will use runners (Joggers) on our hard grounds in Australia. I rarely use boots.

Hi Rob. Thank you for this video. I've just started out in refereeing and I watch this the night before every game to give me the reassurance I need that I have everything!

I went to a mini-tournament for the sport I play as a player/referee. Matches are ~20 minutes, so I'd alternate between refereeing games and playing them. It was pre-season, so part of the idea was to help newer referees get up to speed before the main competition began. One referee covering my game hadn't got her red & yellow cards yet so I let her borrow mine. Let me tell you: getting sent off by your own set of cards feels properly wrong. The cards betrayed me!

Used to be a rugby union ref, till I got injured and had to stop, pretty much the same kit, I had a Adidas ref organiser that a good friend gave to me, and it held most of my equipment such as cards, whistles etc, I also had with me some fitness bands, which I used as part of my warm up, and a small wireless speaker, music always lightens up the other officials, so that's why i always brought it. For half time, a bottle of lucozade sport, and a small pot of fruit.

As a Rugby Ref we had a shirt and socks provided by our refs association each year. usually provided by a sponsor. Always had that and at least one other shirt. and several pairs of socks and at least 2 pairs of rugby shorts (heavy duty cotton with pockets). Had the standard card and scoresheet wallet plus flags. Also in my match box would be several tie ups pencils and sharpener (I preferred to keep pencil tucked in my sock top) Several stop watches always wore 2 one which I stopped at stoppages and one a running clock. Several whistles and like you I used a finger whistle but we were always recommended to use a metal one as it had a better tone (Acme Thunderer was weapon of choice) Also carried a pair of small scissors some tape and a coin. We were always told to not only look the part on the field but also on arrival so standard was a collar and Refs Association tie with a blazer or sweater with association badge.

My refs kit bag. 2 pairs of boots. You never know what the ground is going to be like as not all clubs devote the same effort & money to ground care. I have more than that but it's mouldies and blades for autumn & spring, and blades or standard boots for the winter. Black socks. Like you I use Sondico as I find them more comfortable. White or Black shorts with pockets either side. 2 shirts - OSRFR, different colours. I also carry one of my Oktoberfest 7s refs shirt in case of a total colour clash. Base layers and track suit Wash kit - Shower gel, BO bash, talcum powder, towels (bath sheet & hand towel) Contact lenses - I always have a minimum of 4 pairs and hydrating eyedrops. Card wallet - YC, RC, Score Cards. Pencils as they don't run when they get wet, unlike ink. Whistles - ACME Thunderer x 2 and wrist straps. Spare studs & laces 2 watches - Casios with large displays. Notepad and pens - if you've shown cards then make a note of the circs IMMEDIATELY after the game for your online report later, other wise you'll forget a crucial detail 2 bottles of Lucozade sport 2 energy gels I think that's everything.

Never had a long sleeve shirt, never wore under armour apart from an ordinary t-shirt. Small pencils one in each sock. Love a finger whistle, what it gives you is the chance for your mind to process what your eyes have seen so that you don't have a knee jerk reaction and give something you really didn't want to give.

I was never one of those dictator type referees.. but I always used to have the laws of association football In my bag, and when I first started out I bought a size 4 match ball, even though it wasn't your job to supply it the amount of time there wasn't a sufficient one available and it come in handy.

Amazing! Will defo help me buy my gear ready. 😆

Hand warmers for the gloves on those snowy days. Sun block for the sunny days.

I always take a towel and spare kit when refereeing rugby matches even when I more than one match a weekend and dirty kit bag so i know what is clean and dirty.

Great Video! Have you ever used a communication system? For example three way headsets ? Thank you for the double sided tape idea for the patch I was wondering how to use one patch for many different colored jerseys, now I know!

I love the smell of deep heat - takes me back to my RL refereeing days!

I am a Referee for Kent FA. I normally take a towel incase it rains heavy so you can dry off after the game.

I thought it was just me who takes Lip Balm when I'm refereeing matches. 🤣🤣

Rob lip balm great idea ! In Rugby refs are encouraged to wear bright and distinctive colours hence why you see orange and pink a lot !.

Top tip for any refs mini pencils IKEA. There free ! Failing that mini pens from any good bookmakers!.

Nice video

I always take plasters for blisters as I am prone to a blister or two

It's changed a lot since my dad was a ref in the 70s 80s.

I take trainers as well in case the ground is quite hard

Do you have to buy your own kit ? As a Rugby ref depending on your society you get your kit (or stash as we call it) given as bare minimum most society's give you at least a shirt.

Think that might be a Slazenger bag

have you ever considered buying a comms set?

spray can ?

What watch is that first one?

Sloans Linament or Algipan! :P lol

Wich watch do you prefer?

What Watch do you use?

No spare pea???

you are the refree of which league

You also need a set of referee specific intercom.