Referee

A referee is the person who helps a game run fairly. On game day, they wear a whistle around their neck and walk or run across the field with the players. They watch closely to see who has the ball and whether everyone is following the rules. For example, if a ball goes out of bounds, the referee blows the whistle, points to show which team gets it next, and the game starts again.

The work matters because every player, on both teams, knows the same rules will be used for everyone. That helps children and grown-ups play with confidence and have fun together. When players disagree, the referee listens, makes a clear choice, and explains it calmly. They also keep an eye out so players play safely, and the game can go on in a friendly way.