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Footballer
05 Jul 2008, 09:07 AM
Hi, is everyone sick of the wallet that we keep cards and game info sheet in? I just want to know if you don't use that, what do you use.
The plastic wallet always rips at the spine. I bought a leather wallet from eBay - the one that says "My Game is Fair Play" with two FIFA stamped logo cards. I thought that would take care of it, but then the stitching started to fall apart.
I'm starting to think maybe I should just permanently use the "Write in Rain" sheets and abandon the wallet altogether.
Any advice - equipment-wise, etc. - would be appreciated.
Ref Flunkie
05 Jul 2008, 09:52 AM
Hi, is everyone sick of the wallet that we keep cards and game info sheet in? I just want to know if you don't use that, what do you use.
The plastic wallet always rips at the spine. I bought a leather wallet from eBay - the one that says "My Game is Fair Play" with two FIFA stamped logo cards. I thought that would take care of it, but then the stitching started to fall apart.
I'm starting to think maybe I should just permanently use the "Write in Rain" sheets and abandon the wallet altogether.
Any advice - equipment-wise, etc. - would be appreciated.
I picked up a leather top flip note pad cover at Staples. It is a bit large (still fits in the pocket though), but it has a little pocket for cards and I usually just use an index card that is loose in there for record keeping. I guess I could have left the mini-pad of paper and used that too :). Also has a loop for holding a pen or pencil. I suggest looking at an office store for options if you want some sort of wallet.
nonya
05 Jul 2008, 09:56 AM
When it is not rainning out, I use my small PDA, and my handy excel spreadsheet already pre-done to do a game with. I usually, 90% of the time, get down relevant information faster than someone who has to write it on paper.
hefftheref
05 Jul 2008, 10:58 AM
what do you use your wallet for? do you use the cards in it?
Personally, i have sets of cards in the wallet (for spares), but only use the wallet to write on the paper. i use the write-on cards (which, to me, have been the best invention since sliced bread!) so it makes it easy to use the wallet.
Another NH Ref
05 Jul 2008, 04:45 PM
I use a nylon data wallet I bought from thewhistleline.com .. I had to put it under a big dictionary for a week after I bought it to "set" the fold but I've been VERY happy with it since. $7.00 + S&H.
Englishref
05 Jul 2008, 05:20 PM
I only use a wallet for recording goals, subs and when giving a straight red. Otherwise I just write on to a homemade write-on yellow card.
todler
06 Jul 2008, 10:06 AM
My wallet has lasted for 3 years with out a problem. And I use it for everything. Plus, it is always entertaining to see the players faces when a bad challenge has occured and they see that red peeking out of the black. It normally has a calming effect.
Emmet Kipengwe
06 Jul 2008, 05:37 PM
I have some black duct tape that I have taped around each of the edges of my black wallet. It has lasted for 3+ years.
You really can fix anything with duct tape.:)
ref2coach
06 Jul 2008, 07:07 PM
Black electrical tape also works very well. Reinforce the "spine" and all around the perimeter. Current "taped" plastic wallet is 5+ years old.
refontherun
07 Jul 2008, 12:26 PM
I use a nylon data wallet I bought from thewhistleline.com .. I had to put it under a big dictionary for a week after I bought it to "set" the fold but I've been VERY happy with it since. $7.00 + S&H.
I have been using this for about two seasons including High School, rec, select, adults, and tournaments. It is still not showing any significant signs of wear. I stick my pen in the crease, and carry it in my left front short pocket for easy access; opposite my "quick draw" yellow card. It is slightly larger than traditional plastic wallets, so I took to keeping it there. IMO, a very good investment.
Wahoos1
07 Jul 2008, 01:47 PM
I only use a wallet for recording goals, subs and when giving a straight red. Otherwise I just write on to a homemade write-on yellow card.
Which works fine until you hit the 5 game tournament day and do not have the time to mess around with cleaning and transfering the data.
law5guy
08 Jul 2008, 01:35 PM
I use a nylon data wallet I bought from thewhistleline.com ..
Speaking of thewhistleline.com.... I just saw their 'wonder card':
http://thewhistleline.com/images/wondercards.jpg
Can you imagine the initial look of horror on a players face, when you pull out a red card... only to flip it over to yellow? How cruel.... I need one! :D
Jumbler
09 Jul 2008, 05:57 AM
Otherwise I just write on to a homemade write-on yellow card.
How do you make it?
OhRef
09 Jul 2008, 07:09 AM
I use one I got from Olympus. It is nylon and has lasted me 6 yrs and is still in good shape.
http://olympus-soccer.com/referee/ref_057.html
refontherun
10 Jul 2008, 08:49 AM
I use one I got from Olympus. It is nylon and has lasted me 6 yrs and is still in good shape.
http://olympus-soccer.com/referee/ref_057.html
This is the same one that is sold on whistleline.com. Viturally the same price too.
andymoss
10 Jul 2008, 10:18 AM
This is the same one that is sold on whistleline.com. Viturally the same price too.
I ordered one the other day from whistleline.com.Will give a long-term test report when it arrives and after a few games and a few months.
andymoss
15 Jul 2008, 07:18 PM
Got mine. Stuck it under my filing cabinet to complete the fold.
It looks good, but will require me to relocate wallet to bottom left pocket as it's a little large for top right.
And the interior is too small for a full-size 4x6 photo score card.
But I'll make it work.
Tarheel Ref
16 Jul 2008, 01:14 AM
Can you imagine the initial look of horror on a players face, when you pull out a red card... only to flip it over to yellow? How cruel.... I need one! :D
I get the same effect by moving my hand slowly to my back right pocket as I approach and call over the offending player...only to then back off a little and bring out the yellow from my front right shorts pocket...definitely gets their attention and then allows me a little more time to consider the situation and choose whether I want to let them off the hook (or NOT!) by only bringing out the yellow...or going ahead with the red if they start to aggressively dissent or if I decide that, yes, a send-off is required (sorry for the run-on sentence). Plus its something that will be noticed only by those "in the know" as opposed to the casual spectator...which most of 'em are. What I get from this is a few extra seconds to consider the entire situation before displaying my decision.
A card with two sides (yellow/red) will be seen by 1/2 the people as the opposite of what's intended to be displayed...I wonder how that works out if its not fold-able to hide the color not intended for display (fold one way for red front 'n back or the other way for yellow front 'n back).
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A card with two sides (yellow/red) will be seen by 1/2 the people as the opposite of what's intended to be displayed...I wonder how that works out if its not fold-able to hide the color not intended for display (fold one way for red front 'n back or the other way for yellow front 'n back).
I worked with a guy who used a rubber band to hold his cards together. The player would be seeing yellow and the coach would be having a heart attack. :eek:
Also was a spectator at one of my son's games where the ref's cards were in clear sleeves inside the plastic wallet. He simply folded back the book to to show the yellow so all the spectators saw a red card. We couldn't figure out why the team still had 11 on the pitch. Someone :rolleyes: made a scene and we got an explanation.
It became a topic at the recert clinic that year. :)
GKbenji
16 Jul 2008, 01:36 PM
I get the same effect by moving my hand slowly to my back right pocket as I approach and call over the offending player...only to then back off a little and bring out the yellow from my front right shorts pocket
I have heard of a ref who would approach the perp after a hard foul, reach into his back pocket, and pull out... a handkerchief. Mop his brow, then sternly lecture the player on what he did wrong.