Hartlepool RA would like to bring to your attention new regulations relating to dismissals and suspensions arising from Friendly matches (including pre-season friendly matches) which come into immediate effect. Any player dismissed from the Field of Play will now be suspended automatically from only Friendly Matches until such time as his Club has completed its next Friendly Match, as decided by The Football Association or relevant County Association. Any Red/Yellow cards do not count for the accumulation of offences and will not affect the Clubs competitive fixtures. Where sanctions are imposed in respect of cautions on Participants with their agreement (e.g. as part of tournament rules), any such sanction may only apply to Friendly Matches and shall not apply to First Team Competitive Matches or Non First Team Matches. Clubs should however be aware that a charge of Misconduct pursuant to Rule E3 of the Rules of The Association may be brought against a Player in relation to any incident arising in a Friendly Match that the relevant Association considers appropriate. A Regulatory Commission or County Disciplinary Commission considering a charge under Rule E3 in such circumstances shall have regard to any punishment imposed and shall be free to impose a suspension which may affect competitive fixtures. at its discretion. As a referee, this will assist you in your match day duties in pre season friendlies and that there is absolutely no reason why a Refercannot carry out their duties appropriately in accordance with the Laws of the Game at all times.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:19:28 +0000