Referee Advocacy
Subcommittee
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Hearing Stats
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5 seasons
22 hearings
13 findings of referee assault or abuse
What “We” Can Do
Writing Reports
After the Hearing is Over
Be Pro Active
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Spread the word that the system exists
and works.
Don’t spread negative information
Set up system so that incidents get
immediately reported.
Assignors & Associations – post how to
information on news page or website.
When an Incident Happens
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Get the Report done (more next)
Assignors – to help the program
-- if you get information from other sources, please get
contact information so referee or advocate can contact.
Witnesses are VITALLY important to process
-- get or have referee contact information ready for
referee advocate
-- email referee advocate chair immediately, so they can
encourage the referee to file the report
Just the Facts (and the Reaction)
Get the details down on paper as soon as possible, use facts
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What happened, where and when in the Game
Who did it (player’s number, name ; jersey color; team
name)
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Where it happened (location on-field; off field)
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Reaction of other players ; coaches
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Reaction of other match officials
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Reaction of spectators
Get the facts right
The Nitty Gritty Details
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Use Proper Terminology According to the
Laws
Stick to the Facts—No Opinions Please
Quote Statements or Words Said
Make it Precise, Professional, Informative
and Accurate
Keep Your Emotions Out-Describe Theirs
Filing a Game Report
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Note Incident on Game Report—”with
Supplement to Follow”
Notify the Assignor (quicker = better)
File a Supplemental Report
File Referee Game Incident Report
(online and within 48 hours)
Game Incident Report
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To file the report properly, you need to
submit it within 48 hours by email and
SEND a signed copy. Your report will not
be complete until BOTH actions are
taken. The email serves as initial
notification. Your signed report is the
official notification.
Each referee provides written/signed
report.
After the Hearing
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Spread the word – of the punishment so the
person does not participate before sentence
served.
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Nearby assignors
Referees for appropriate leagues
Nearby leagues and clubs
Referees involved should not be assigned to
team or individual for at least a season,
including HS etc…let the fire die down not
reignite.
When the punishment is served, be aware but
be fair.