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Disciplinary Reports

MOST IMPORTANT TO ALL REFEREES

Referees are encouraged to consult their Society Secretary and or their Society Discipline Officer before submitting their report, especially if there are complex, legal or sensitive issues to consider. The Secretary/Discipline Officer may use his experience of the process to advise on presentation (phrasing, spelling, grammar etc) in order to ensure that the report meets all the Disciplinary Committee’s requirements. However, the report remains the referee’s and he has final responsibility for its content and accuracy.

Please note the procedure required following ANY PERSON (player and/or replacement and/or touch judge) being dismissed from the playing enclosure:

1.     Note the time into the match (e.g. 22^nd minute of 2^nd half); the score at that time; brief note to remind yourself what had occurred and ensure that the captain(s) of the side(s) are aware that the player(s) concerned have been ordered from the playing enclosure. Please ensure you use the correct sending off form.

2.      At the end of the game confirm from the captain(s) the name of the player(s) and position(s) in which they were playing.

3.      DO NOT ENTER INTO A DISCUSSION WITH ANYONE AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE SENDING(S) OFF. Remind the Club that they will receive a copy of your report in due course.

4.      DISCIPLINARY REPORTS (Download HERE)
A For players involving Clubs within Eastern Counties (Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridge) complete a report for each person sent off and post within 48 hours the original direct to (emails are acceptable): Graham Feest, 68 Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 2NU Tel 01473 687022, email
B For players involving Clubs outside Eastern Counties, contact either B. Williams or the Secretary of your own Society as to procedure. In any event, ensure that the report is completed and posted within 72 hours.

(Please Note: Essex Clubs are now outside of Eastern Counties, therefore discipline reports should be sent to Simon Wakefield)

For players involving Clubs outside of Eastern Counties, contact the secretary of your own Society as to the procedure. In any event, make sure that the report is completed and posted within 48 hours.

5.     Send copy of each report to your own Referee’s Society and retain a copy for yourself.

6.      Immediate action is essential.

7.      MAKE YOURSELF AVAILABLE TO ATTEND THE HEARING WHEN REQUIRED (Especially in cases of referee abuse).

8.      Do not opt out of your responsibility by quoting ‘I will not be sending a report because…’. A person sent off requires a report to be completed immediately irrespective of the level of the game or the fact that the player(s) could be Schoolboys or Juniors.

9.      Ensure report(s) are clear, concise and factual.