Sin Bin Presentation Evenings

From: John Monk <John.Monk@amateur-fa.com>
Sin Bin Presentation for AFC Clubc, Referees & Players
 Last season The FA first trialled the use of temporary suspensions (sin bins) in cases of dissent across a selection of league competitions up and down the Country.  In the case of the AFA, the Southern Amateur League took part in the trial.  This season the Amateur Football Combination are also going to be using sin bins and from season 2019/20 sin bins will be used in all grassroots competitions.

Some referees have been keen to try out sin bins whilst others have expressed concern about their operation or effectiveness.  There is no doubt that a wide variety of opinions exist on the subject.  We are keen to support our referees by providing information and training and I am writing to invite you to attend a presentation about sin bins.
We have set up dates and venues for four presentation sessions spread across the London area.  I will be giving the presentation which has been put together by The FA.  It covers:

 The Authority

1. The Pilot and Results
2. The Next Steps
3. Sin Bins in Operation
4. Open Forum

 Each presentation will take about an hour and each one will start at 7.00 pm.  The dates and venues are:

 Tuesday 14th August

 Middlesex FA Headquarters, Rectory Park Avenue, Rectory Park, Northolt  UB5 6ED

 Wednesday 15th August

 Old Finchleians FC,  12 Southover,  Woodside Park N12 7JE

 Tuesday 21st August

 Surrey FA HQ, Meadowbank Football Ground, Mill Lane, Dorking ,Surrey  RH4 1DX

 Wednesday 22nd August

Bealonians FC   The Jack Carter Pavilion  Oakfield Playing Fields  Barkingside  IG6 2JL

 I hope that you are able to come along to one of these sessions to learn more about sin bins, how they work, why they are being trialled and the results of the trial from last season. 

If you intend to come along to one of the sessions please email me at john.monk@amateur-fa.com confirming which session you will attend so that I can keep track of likely numbers.

 John Monk   AFA Football Administrator    Tel.  0208 733 2613 (Option 3)