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General Mechanics Performs any other duties which the referee
requests Primary point of contact between the referee
team and all persons other than the teams Performs duties under and with the authority
of the referee Resolves directly as many matters as
possible Calls on the referee only as a last resort
General Mechanics Maintains composure and professional
appearance at all times Avoids being distracted from responsibilities Acts early to resolve a situation Involves the coach and other team officials as
much and as early as possible in problems within the technical area
Prior To The Game – Arrival At The Field
Checks game balls, substitution board (if available) and substitution tickets
Reviews with coaches matters related to substitution, warm-up area and injury procedures
Fully prepared to serve as referee or assistant referee in accordance with competition authority requirements
Inspects player equipment, uniforms, player passes and team rosters
Bring to referee’s attention any issues requiring resolution
Prior to the Game – Pre-game Conference
Reviews procedures and mechanics Discusses items not covered in the Procedures
Guide Shares and discusses game-related
information Performs final check of bench and technical
areas Maintains eye contact with referee as
necessary
General Positioning – During Play Remains at table unless performing a specific
duty elsewhere Remains standing throughout the match Maintains proper records
General Duties – During Play
Notifies the referee as quickly as possible if a player or substitute has:– Been incorrectly cautioned or sent off– Not been sent off, having received a second caution– Committed violent conduct out of the view of the
referee and assistant referees
Is aware of the position and movement of substitutes, coaches and other team personnel
Monitors Bench and Technical Areas
Keeps benches and technical areas in view Alerts referee/AR to unauthorized persons in
area Notes instances where a team official moves
off the bench to give tactical instructions but does not return
Is prepared to alert coach of improper behavior by team officials or substitutes on the bench
Monitors Bench and Technical Areas
Does not allow water containers to be thrown on the field
Ensures ball handlers follow referee instructions
Monitors substitutes who are warming up and ensures that they do not interfere with the opposing team or the work of the assistant referee
Equipment Problems, Bleeding or Blood on the Uniform
Monitors players sent off for illegal equipment, bleeding or blood on the uniform
Does not permit a player to return to the field until procedures have been followed
Ensures that corrective measures are taken
Equipment Problems, Bleeding or Blood on the Uniform
If authorized, inspects corrections Follows communication and re-entry
procedures outlined by the referee
Injuries Prevents people in team area from entering
field Monitors behavior in team area to assist with
match control Manages return of injured player to field
Goal Records time and circumstances of goals Prevents non-players from entering field Moves celebrating players away from bench
area
Fouls and Misconduct
Prevents team officials and substitutes from entering field
Identifies any persons who do enter the field
Penalty Kick
Records pertinent details of the event Prevents team officials and substitutes from
entering field Identifies any persons who do enter the field
Misconduct – Player Sent Off or Team Official Ordered Off
Records pertinent information Ensures that the player or team official exits
the field entirely and follows competition authority requirements
Misconduct – Play Not Stopped Immediately
Monitors players to whose misconduct the referee has applied advantage
Assists the referee in dealing with the misconduct at the next stoppage
Records information for cards issued
Substitutions
Confirms substitute Stands at halfway line with substitute slightly
behind him and on bench side– Keeps the substitutes on their respective
bench sides– Performs substitution procedures for each
team separately
Substitutions
Displays appropriate numbers Requires substitute to hold pass until entry
permitted Makes sure substitute does not enter the field
early Takes pass before allowing new player to
enter Records the time and players entering/leaving
Timing
Assists referee in keeping track of time Ensures that any answer regarding time
remaining is clearly understood to be unofficial
Halftime Break
If possible, meet at pre-agreed location Exit field together Gathers equipment before joining referee team Unless otherwise instructed, secures game ball
and replacement balls
Halftime Conference
Focuses on: Significant match events Specific player behaviors and team strategies Adjustments needed for the second half Confirmation of details regarding goals and
cards 4th official checks teams before the end of the
halftime break to determine if any substitutes are to be recorded prior to the start of the second half.
End of Game
Secures all equipment and other items brought to the field
Secures game and replacement balls Moves to join referee team without undue delay
Match Debrief Confer regarding:
– Reportable events– Accuracy of all reportable facts– Timely preparation and submission of all
necessary reports