GAME TIME SOLUTIONS

Referee stops the game for a ‘Spectator Disturbance Time-out.’

Referee and coach determine who is causing the disturbance (Specific-Person). 

Coach is instructed to ask the Specific-Person to stop their thoughtless behavior.

Should the Specific-Person ignore the advice and continue their thoughtless behavior…

Then, the referee must stop the game (again) for a ‘Player Consulting Time-out.’

Referee and a Specific-Player come together for a brief discussion.

Specific-Player asked to join Specific-Person off the field and talk about the situation.

The Specific-Player is immediately replaced by a substitute and the game resumes!

Referee decides when or even if the Specific-Player will be allowed back on the field.

Referee has the discretion to either stop the game-time or keep ‘it’ running during the ‘Time-outs!’

If the Specific-Person is the coach causing the disturbance, a ‘Sideline Disturbance Timeout’ is called. A field marshal or designated official then directs the coach to join the Specific-Player (their child or team captain) off the field to discuss the situation. Meanwhile, the game resumes and Specific-Players can only reenter the game with the referee’s permission.

It’s imperative that all coaches, as role models, adhere to the Laws of the Game!

IT’S ALSO IMPERATIVE TO REMEMBER THAT …