Hellenic League Handbook 2015-16

UHL SPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE HANDBOOK 2015-2016

In such situations it is essential that, in order to be able to respond appropriately and quickly, the appropriate Association has: - An initial report from the Referee and, where appropriate, the match assessor/observer within two hours of the end of a match where the kick-off is in the morning or afternoon, or before 09.00hrs the next morning following an evening kick-off. An indication of where the Referee may be contacted immediately for further details (assistant referees and match assessor if appropriate to the incident) and also during the following 24 hours

The report should include: The nature of the incident An indication of those involved (players/spectators) The responsible officials at the Club/Police Commander/Security Officer where appropriate Any known action being taken by the Club/Authorities

The report must be notified immediately to The Hellenic League by e-mail to office@hellenicleague.co.uk

It is not possible to comprehensively list or categorise the nature of what may or may not be regarded as an Extraordinary Inci- dent, but should be understood to include any situations involving safety aspects, security breaches, spectator misbehaviour, in addition to those serious incidents on or off the field of play involving players.

Reconsideration of a Disciplinary Sanction

If, after cautioning or dismissing a player, the referee subsequently believes that the decision was in error he is to report the relevant facts to The Football Association or appropriate County FA within 48 hours of the conclusion of the game.

He should give reasons and confirm that no pressure had been brought to bear and that any amendment to the report has been made on his own volition following full consideration of all the facts.

Such consideration should only be given following the post-match de-briefing with match colleagues, or a realisation that he was incorrect in Law when compiling his report.

Standardisation of Pre-Match Instructions

Referees will instruct their Assistants to adopt the following positions and signalling technique in all Hellenic League Competi- tion matches:-

Goal Kick In the situation where the Assistant is required to assist the Referee in the award of a goal kick, the Assistant will indicate the ball out of play in the approved manner. For an obvious and undisputed goal kick (already indicated by the Referee), the signal to indicate the ball out of play is considered unnecessary. Following either of the above, the Assistant will move to a point opposite the goal area and use the approved flag signal to con- firm the aware of a goal kick. The Assistant will then check that the ball is placed within the goal area and then move to a posi- tion adjacent to the second last defender. Corner Kick After indication, by the Referee, of a corner kick on the Referee’s diagonal, the Assistant will move down the touchline and stand behind the corner flag. For corner kicks on the Assistant’s diagonal, the approved flag signal must be used to indicate the award of a corner kick and then the Assistant will stand behind the corner flag.

Penalty Kick Assistant Referee is to monitor goalkeeper forward movement. In the event of the penalty kick not being in compliance with

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