Peter Watson's Letter

Dear David (Crick)

Further to my earlier proposal of withdrawing from referee instruction for season 2006-7, the matter was discussed in committee at Sutton and District Referees’ Society prior to our February meeting. Whereas I would be committed to conclude instructional activities for the season 2005-6, I would not be involved for the following season, although may play some role in the administration of training classes at Sutton. Wherever possible, I would also be keeping up to date and in touch with my LI colleagues at CIP meetings and referee examinations. John Martin, my LI colleague at Sutton, would be willing to deliver one of the courses at Sutton but not both, the pre-Christmas course being the more likely. Should Sutton receive enquiries for the remainder of the season, these individuals will be directed to other courses nearby, as I would not wish to impose on other LIs’ busy schedule to cover further courses at Sutton. The society has been approached by one of our members showing some interest in training. This is a positive step as new blood in the training ranks is very welcome, and I have enquired, on his behalf, of the likelihood of training courses for trainers to provide instruction.

It is with much regret that this situation has come to pass, as a result of the prospect of a very demanding forthcoming year at my place of work. In some respects, it may be the break I need to recharge the batteries as I have been involved in training for 20 years non-stop. I have assured Tony Newman, the County Training Officer, that I will continue to act as examiner at the referee examinations.

If there are any other issues that you wish to discuss in connection with this matter, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind Regards

Peter Watson