Punishment of Fouls Choice depending on severity of offence Just the Free – Kick Quiet Word Ceremonial Word Caution Dismissal

Talking to Players (Ceremonial Word) Take player to neutral area Be assertive but not aggressive (firm but polite) Be aware not to get into arguments Not too close but not too far away (personal bubble) Manage the situation and finish by asking player to return to his position

Disciplinary Procedures Cards only to be shown when cautioning or sending off players and substitutes Other officials can be reported under Law 5 and told to leave the technical area Dismissed trainers still allowed to treat players Dismissed players not allowed to be club assistant referees Disciplinary reports to County FA Other reports (e.g.abandoned matches, ground deficiencies etc.) to competition

Cautioning Take player to neutral area Say “This is a Caution” Enquire full name and write in notebook Say “If you commit another cautionable offence you will be sent from the field of play” Show Yellow card (non –aggressively) Report after match

Sending Off Take player to neutral area Enquire full name and write in notebook Tell player he is being sent off Show Red Card (non – aggressively) Report after match If second caution,show yellow card, then red Player refuses to give name – get it from club and report Player refuses to leave field – abandon match and report

Report Writing Referee disciplined if he fails to submit report Accurately fill in details of player / team / match etc. Select correct section of Law Tell story in chronological order Report to be –Accurate (100%) –Brief (But must include all relevant observations) –Clear (To someone who was not at the game) Dissent / Foul Language actual words must be quoted Send by first class post to County FA within 2 days

Report Writing Law 12 (c1) “An opponent successfully dribbled the ball past the above named player. Making no attempt to fairly tackle for the ball, she then recklessly tripped that opponent, for which she was duly cautioned. I had a clear view of the whole incident from about 10 yards”