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2	Objective At the conclusion of this lesson, the student will be able to define given terms; state two strategies for dealing with inappropriate behavior by fans and bench personnel; and demonstrate management skills presented during the lesson.
3	TOPICS Terminology Before the match During the match After the match Advice to Referees
4	TERMINOLOGY Match Abandonment if the field or any of its equipment do not meet the requirements of the Law Suspension game is temporarily interrupted for reasons of participant or spectator interference, weather, power outage Termination game is stopped for action of players, coaches, spectators, etc. or for reasons of safety (bad weather or darkness)
5	BEFORE THE MATCH Identify bench personnel Coaches, trainers, others Identify players and named substitutes Roster and player passes All others are outside of your control You can deal with their actions
6	BEFORE THE MATCH If problems arise Delay start of match until resolved Abandon or terminate the match, if appropriate Write and submit a report What took place - each official Your actions Reasons for your actions
7	DURING THE MATCH If weather or equipment problems arise Stop play Inform both teams that you are suspending the match until the problem can be resolved Waiting for weather conditions to clear Fixing a broken goal Restart with dropped ball
8	DURING THE MATCH If problems arise with bench personnel Stop play or wait until stoppage Inform bench personnel that you are reporting the behavior - equal to caution Inform them that continued misconduct will result in dismissal - equal to send-off Restart with dropped ball or appropriate restart for stoppage
9	DURING THE MATCH If problems continue with bench Stop play or wait until stoppage Inform them that they are dismissed from the field - equal to send-off Dismissed person must move 100 yards from field within 2 minutes or terminate Restart with dropped ball or appropriate restart for stoppage
10	PROBLEM WITH SPECTATORS If you cannot identify who is causing the problem or if neutral party: Suspend play Negotiate cooperation if possible Advise coach of your options: Problem stops we play Problem continues we terminate the match
11	PROBLEM WITH SPECTATORS If you can identify who is causing the problem: Seek assistance from team officials If team officials make reasonable effort to stop the behavior Continue match if possible If problem continues, terminate the match Write report detailing team officials efforts to resolve the problem
12	PROBLEM WITH SPECTATORS If team officials make no effort to stop the behavior Inform the coach that you will report the problem and inaction to the league If coach is still unwilling to intercede, terminate the match Write report detailing events, including team official’s inaction
13	ADVICE TO REFEREES Stay calm Don’t display anger or emotion Don’t use inflammatory language Offer options “Cease disruptive behavior or we’ll suspend play” “You leave or we leave”
14	ADVICE TO REFEREES Wait together in middle of field Leave as a team Each official write a report Teams, venue, date, competition What took place Referee’s actions - reasons for action Use correct terminology State facts, not opinions