Dutch amateur football club VFC Vlaarding got a fair play certificate from the Dutch FA because of their refereeing policy. Sportivity and respect are very important to get such an reward. The club also helps and mentors its own referees. Earlier this season I was at the football pitches of VFC Vlaarding at 8.30 on a Saturday morning. My experiences there: Jim Meinen and Fabian Wilschut are already dressed in their black referee kits and with their whistle in their hands. They are only 12 and 13 years old and are already refereeing u10 football matches at their club. “I love to manage a game”, says Jim. “Of course players…