What is SR aftercare?

During the sponsorship, the newly trained referees took their first steps on the soccer pitches and gained their first experience. They are therefore well equipped to go out on the pitches on their own and take charge of matches after the sponsorship. As the BFV, it is important to us to provide our referees with the best possible training and to support them in their development.

For this reason, there is a follow-up support course (Nabet), which all newly trained referees attend approximately six months after completing their training. The one-day course is run by three experienced instructors who guide you through the content.

In addition to Rule 06 (Additional Match Officials), the day will focus on practical content. The participants reflect on their previous experiences, exchange ideas and are guided by the team of instructors. Topics such as the interaction between coaches and referees before, during and after the match are covered.

During a practical soccer phase, the referees learn how to deal with typical scenes from the Berlin soccer world. We recreate typical scenes to which the referees must and should react spontaneously in their role as referees. The referees will reflect on how they deal with the situation in the group and with the help of the referee team. In this way, the referees gain confidence for the future and can learn about the consequences of escalating behavior in a safe environment.

The Nabet is an integral part of the training of new referees. The training guidelines stipulate that every newly trained referee is required to take part.