Iain, Taylor, David, Nathan

The breadth and diversity of the KSRA never fails to amaze me.

Walking across McArthur Island fields this weekend I saw members of all ages (literally 12 to 60+), genders (male and female) and brand affiliation (Adidas and Umbro) all working hard to enforce the Laws of the beautiful game.

This week's OiA (tm) spotlights a range of KSRA members, genders and brands.

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Iain is a small side official. He was working a small side match when I happened upon him. In Clip 1, watch as Iain follows play. He makes a good arm signal indicating direction at the 6 sec mark. When play restarts he makes adjustments to his positioning to keep the play in view. At the 27 sec mark, an opponent disposes the ball carrier who subsequently falls. Iain is well positioned and close enough to the play to correctly evaluate no foul was committed. 

Clip 1

In Clip 2, Iain makes another strong direction signal, then 'waves' on a substitution request from the coach. 

Well done Iain!

Clip 2

In Clips 3 & 4, we see Taylor and David demonstrate awesome AR technique and movement. Firstly, Taylor sidesteps to keep play in full view. She makes continual, small adjustments to match the off side line. She switches the flag to the right hand as she's within the penalty area. Well done Taylor!

Clip 3

David completed the entry level this year after working as a small side official. He is showing great technique and dedication. Watch Clip 4 in it's entirety. At the 17 sec mark, play breaks towards goal and observe David's form. He side steps for about 10 feet then turns and sprints to keep up with play, all the while watching the field. Full run to the corner flag then resumes fully facing the field. The flag immediately switches to the right hand. He side steps with play. Notice his reaction at 32 sec - he quickly 'tenses' as he anticipates play about to quickly move - he is getting his body ready to react. Well done David!

Clip 4

Nathan is a regional candidate. He's attended B Cup tournaments and recently attended the Provincial Cup playoffs in the lower mainland. He is a prime example to all officials of working hard and continually improving. Clip 5 shows Nathan in action as AR. Watch the constant side stepping, the quick sprint to the goal line, the calm, unhurried signals.  Well done Nathan!

Clip 5