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As
parents we are always here for the girls to play the
game they love otherwise we would not be able to
continue. We need you again..... Every match has
officials. The FA appointed referees who look to
parents and those at the match to be their
assistants. (Linesman, Assistant referees etc)
Below are the things
the assistant will help with on match days taken
from
http://www.footballreferee.org/ . It looks allot
but actually once you have done it once it gets
easier every time.
By helping out it
means your team manager or coach can concentrate on
the game and not taking on another role on match
day. The pace can be quick but nothing like the
world cup stage so never fear, the will not be any
problems if you make the odd mistake. Just enjoy the
role and the game as we all do everything weekend.
For more details or if
you would like to actual have official training and
become one of our regular parents or assistant
referees for our home, away or any games we have
please contact the club
committee@rugfc.co.uk or email
trevor@rugfc.co.uk who is one of our registered
referees
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Incidents not seen
by referee:
What is expected of
you, if you witness something unseen by the
referee? What action should you take?
Information to be
given:
If you call the
referee over for a discussion, or if you are
required to meet in the middle of the field of
play, what should you say, and how should you
say it? You should be factual, and ‘not think’
you saw or heard something.
Positioning and Set
Pieces:
Touchline
- face the Field of play as much as possible,
and use the ‘crabbing technique’ to move up and
down the touchline.
Kick-off
- monitor the offside position on your
touchline.
Goal kick
– stand level with the goal area line until the
ball is correctly placed; then: If the
goalkeeper takes the goal kick, move to the
offside monitoring position. If a defender (not
the goalkeeper) takes the goal kick, move to the
edge of the penalty area, and wait to monitor
the defender when he leaves the penalty area
after he has taken the goal kick.
Corner kick
– normally stand adjacent to the goal line
behind the corner flag.
Penalty kick
- stand on the goal line, at the intersection of
the penalty area line.
Clearance by goalkeeper
from hands -
monitor the goalkeeper if he is if near the edge of
the penalty area, and then quickly reach the offside
monitoring position as soon as the ball is released.
It is important that you monitor the clearance from
the goalkeeper, from whatever position you are in.
Technical areas and
substitutions:
Ensure that you
know and understand the directives and
competition rules that apply to the technical
areas.
Be aware of
becoming distracted. It is better to be
proactive when dealing with the technical area
personnel. Always be brave.
Substitutions -
Ensure that a substitute is fully ready, before
you make a substitution request to the referee
during a stoppage in play.
Move to the halfway
line, and instruct the substitute to meet you there.
Check that the name of
player coming on is included in the substitution
listing.
Before the
substitute enters the field of play, check his
equipment, and request removal of anything
illegal.
Confirm the number of
the player coming off, and then beckon them off.
Do not allow the
substitute to enter the field of play until the
outgoing player has left.
Offside:
Strive to remain in
line with the 2nd last defender. This
will give credibility to your decision-making.
Give yourself time
when deciding if an offside player is
interfering with play or an opponent, or has
gained an advantage. WAIT and WAIT and then
FLAG.
To retain a view of the
majority of the field of play and the referee, when
signalling for offside, use your goal-side hand.
Changing hands also gives you a little more thinking
time.
Signalling:
When your flag is
pointing downwards, always keep it unfurled and
fully visible infield between you and the
referee. Hold the flag in the up field hand; as
it provides the referee with a good sight of you
against the normally dark background. When
standing at the halfway line, hold the flag in
the hand nearest the halfway line (up field) so
that if you have to turn and sprint (attack),
you do not have to change hands.
When the flag needs
to be raised, face the field of play and remain
static whilst signalling. Refrain from looking
up at the flag.
Change hands low down
before raising the flag as this gives the referee an
early indication of your decision, (do not change
the flag hand whilst it is above your head).
Special competition
rules:
The referee should
ensure that all of the match officials are aware
of any special directives or competition rules
that are applicable to the game.
Kicks from penalty mark
– if required, the referee will decide who goes
where and who does what.
It is your duty to
assist the referee. The emphasis is on
'assistance' and not 'insistence'.
When signalling for
fouls and misconduct, try to apply the criteria that
the referee has been using throughout the game. In
other words, try to reflect the way in which the
referee is controlling the game.
Penalty kicks – be
certain of the offence before you decide. Eye
contact with the referee beforehand is essential.
Throw-in – change hands
if necessary, to provide a ‘leading signal’ throw
direction for the referee. Make eye contact and then
signal.
Goal kick – you should
be running towards the goal line (or on the goal
line) as the ball crosses it. Raise your flag
straight upwards to indicate that the ball has gone
out of play; make eye contact and then signal for a
goal kick. Move 6 yards up the touchline (from the
goal line) in preparation to monitor the placement
of the ball for the goal kick.
Corner kick – you
should be running towards the goal line (or on the
goal line) as the ball crosses it. Raise your flag
straight upwards to indicate that the ball has gone
out of play; make eye contact and then signal for a
corner kick.
Are you Fit for the
task?
Concentration,
alertness and awareness – must be maintained
from the beginning of the pre-match brief, until
you enter the changing room at the end of the
game. It is only then, that you can relax.
Demeanour – ensure
that you act professionally at all times.
Eye contact – this is
an important facet of your game. You should attempt
to maintain as much eye contact with the referee as
possible, so that if he needs you, you will be ready |
