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RESPONSIBILITIES


Offi cials need to inspect grounds, goals, balls, sticks, clothing, shoes and protective equipment to ensure compliance with the rules.


Ensure scorekeepers and timers understand their jobs.


Inform timer on length of half.


Be available for questions from captains and head coach.


Make fi nal decision to continue a game due to weather or other circumstances.


If scorebook is required, sign to make it offi cial.


BEST PRACTICES


It is always a good practice for offi cials to introduce themselves to both coaching staffs and other game personnel before a game.


The umpiring team should meet before games to discuss umpiring styles, objectives, responsibilities and strategies.


PERSPECTIVES


Offi ciating is diffi cult. It is impossible to see every infraction. Set a good example by allowing offi cials to do their job.


It is appropriate to ask for clarifi cation on a call, but it is inappropriate to argue.


OFFICIALS


If a situation occurs after the game and before the offi cials leave during which conduct occurs that would warrant a red card during play, the offi cials can issue a post- game ejection to be served in the team’s next game.


Teach players to be respectful of offi cials and their calls.


Offi cials will obtain verbal certifi cation from head coaches that all equipment is legal and meets current standards.


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