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Consult with the match Referee prior to the inspection
Consult with the match Referee during / after the inspection to mutually agree on a decision
If the ground is declared fit and the away Club instructed to travel, the away Club must be advised that the final decision is down to the match
Referee. However if the match Referee is going to call the game off it would be expected that there had been a deterioration in the weather or
an expected thaw of frost had not taken place since the original decision being made. If a game has not been called off after an earlier
inspection then the final decision will be made by the match Referee.
In exceptional circumstances when the regional weather conditions are known to be extreme (e.g. prolonged severe frost, clear water logging
or heavy snow) then a game can be postponed at the discretion of the League following consultation with the League Secretary / Fixture
Secretary. Should the League decide to agree to a postponement under such circumstances there will be no requirement for a pitch
inspection.
Hospitality Award
All Referees must send a match report card to the League Office within 3 days of the match. This card should include a mark out of 10 for the
hospitality award. The following provides guidance on how to determine an appropriate mark.
1.
General Treatment
5 Points
Overall treatment whilst at ground
Welcomed on arrival
Refreshments provided half time/full time
Refreshments provided before match if requested
Notification of appointment
Match Fee/Expenses paid in Referees Room
2.
Provision of Equipment/Ground Condition
1 point
Assistant Referee flags provided
Pitch marked properly
Goal Nets in position
Appropriate number of footballs provided
3.
Behaviour of Club Officials
2 Points
General Behaviour of Club Officials
Compliance with Rule regarding technical areas
4.
Condition of Referees Room
2 points
Cleanliness of Referees Room
Shower/bathing facilities
Total Marks
10 points
Hospitality Award
Clubs must provide a hospitality mark out of 10 for all away fixtures when submitting the result sheet to the Registration/Results Secretary.
The following provides guidance on how to determine an appropriate mark.
1.
General Treatment
4 Points
Welcomed on arrival
Overall treatment whilst at ground
2.
Refreshments
4 Points
Refreshments provided half time/full time for players
Refreshments provided half time/full time for club officials
Refreshments provided before match if requested
Refreshments available for visiting spectators
3.
Facilities/Administration
2 points
Condition of Changing Facilities
Notification of match details
Total Marks
10 points
NOTES FOR REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES continued