In this section, we will highlight action taken by Games Conduct, hopefully updated on a seasonal basis – Spring 2010 actions are at the top, and highlights of Fall 2009 season are at the bottom.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO TEAMS:
Reminder that accumulation of 3 cautions in a season results in a suspension.
WEEK 3 UPDATE
There were several red cards in several games for violent conduct. After the ball was played away, player proceeded to grab an opponent from behind by the shoulders, and slammed him down to the ground with a leg sweep. Player gave a push to the chest of opponent not during active play. Player committed a foul and started to fight with opponent. Finally, player was fouled, and referee whistled for the foul. Player who was fouled got up and hit fouling player in the back of the head. Players are reminded that referees determine fouls and punishment (in this case, fouling player was carded also). Players who take matters into their own hands by retaliation often receive greater punishment. All violent conduct send offs result in 2 game suspensions or more.
Coach was arguing the calls during the game and was harassing the AR about calls. Ref stopped the game and verbally told coach to stop and to go back to his bench. Coach continued to argue. He was then told to leave the field for violation of NCSA Rule 8.2.3.1, which carries an automatic 3 game suspension. After the game the coaches were still harassing the refs, who had to wait until coaches left the field in order to leave. Coaches are reminded that no matter what disagreement they may have with officials, it is never acceptable to argue with them nor to violate rules on coaches remaining within the technical area. Coaches are held to a higher standard and must set an example for players and spectators. In this game, both head coach and assistant coach were sent off - AR informed referee that assistant coach called AR an "a**hole". Penalty is suspension for 2 games.
Coach received caution for dissent, arguing incorrectly that FIFA/USSF rules had been changed to allow substitutions on an opponent's throw in - not satisfied with ref's explanation, coach shouted across the field ref did not know the rules. After caution and being warned to stop, coach continued to dissent. Coach was issued second caution for dissent. He was told to leave area of playing field, but initially moved to spectator side and continued to complain loudly. Penalty enhanced for subsequent conduct.
With under 10 minutes remaining in a 1 goal game, a player complained to the ref that the opponent keeper was taking to much time and ref told player that ref would add time. Keeper then told player that if he doesn't want him wasting time that he should go get "the F***ing ball" himself. Ref told him to stop but then he said "F*** you" to the referee. Player was sent off and suspended 2 games.
Coach continually complained about offiside calls in a small sided game; coaches are reminded that they have no right to express verbally or otherwise any opinion of the official's calls. In another game, coach persistently dissented from referee's calls and failed to stop when told to do so. Referee in this game was a young ref, a situation where an adult coach is expected on his/her best behavior in dealing with young officials. Once card was issued to coach, assistant coach started complaining. Coach and spectators of other team were so concerned for young ref's well being that they offered to make sure ref could safely leave. Coach is advised that penalty could have been enhanced by games conduct to a suspension.
WEEK 2 UPDATE
After complaining during the game and being warned to stop, after the game the coach thought he had carte blanche to say whatever he wanted - in addition to directing profanity at the referee, after receipt of the red card coach initially refused to turn over his coach's pass in violation of NCSA rules, invaded the referee's personal space, and threatened him by suggesting "you must have been beaten up a lot as a child"; instead of setting an example for spectators, coach incited them to same type comments - if coach is displeased with referee performance, coach files a ref evaluation while setting a proper example of respect for authority for his players and spectators – coach is suspended 5 games and fined $250.
Coach was complaining about ref's calls, referee went to coach area to warn coach, who then used offensive language, threw clipboard and kicked a bottle of water - - if coach is displeased with referee performance, coach should file a ref evaluation while setting a proper example of respect for authority for his players and spectators – Coach is suspended 2 games and fined $100.
Player said to referee "are you shi**ing me?" about a non-call – player is suspended 2 games.
WEEK 1 UPDATE
After the game, a U12 player said to the referee "I fu**ed your mother" - such comment was deserving of a send off for offensive and abusive language - accordingly, games conduct has the obligation to review referee match reports and determines that player must be suspended for 2 games.
In 3 separate games, players received 2 cautions and were suspended for 1 game each – cautions were as varied as unsporting behaviour, dissent, failure to respect the distance and persistent infringement.
FALL 2009 HIGHLIGHTS
Coaches had been warned about its spectators using improper language and sounds towards the referees; coaches had cooperated and warned the spectators. The "last straw" was a parent objecting to a foul call and coming onto the field to do so resulting in the game being abandoned. Upon informing the coaches, this coach came towards he referee in a threatening manner; this coach was suspended for 2 games and fined $100. The club's immediate action to deal with team and coach behavior has minimized penalties.
Coach was fined for caution pursuant to Rule 8.2.3 on account of spectator’s persistent improper language and sounds towards referees; coaches did cooperate and warn spectators, which minimized penalties.
Player retaliated by use of offensive language and pushing opponent (violent conduct) who had been called for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity and himself sent off - player is reminded to allow the officials to deal with fouls rather than taking matters into his own hands – player was suspended 2 games.
Player denied an obvious goal scoring opportunity and was suspended 2 games.
Coach entered field to argue a referee's call and was suspended for 3 games and fined $100 - penalties are established by rule 8.2.3.1.
Many players reached the mark of accumulating 3 cautions in the season, resulting in 2 game suspensions for each of them.
Coach suspended 4 games and fined $250 for his own conduct and that of team’s spectators which included second caution, use of abusive, offensive or insulting language and threat to referee.
Coach issued red card suspended for 1 game; despite suspension, coach appeared at next game and was giving instruction to players as a team in parking lot before game. Coach suspended additional 2 games for such conduct.
Player received caution for unsporting behavior (reckless foul), then second caution for changing uniform jersey without notice to referees - after game, player was overheard saying coach told him to switch uniforms
Coaches suspended 2 games and fined $100 for using abusive, insulting or offensive language towards referees.
Coach was cautioned because a spectator cursed at the referee; spectator was ejected from the field. Coach was asked to speak with spectators which he did, but then dissented with sarcastic remarks as he returned across the field. After ejection, coach asked for card to be rescinded, which results in increased penalty. Coach then threatened to fabricate story and spread false info on internet about referee, which resulted in additional increased suspension. Spectators threatened referee resulting in the need to a Wayne police officer to insure safety of the referee. Game was abandoned resulting in forfeit.
After the game, as referees were exiting the field, player was heard to say "Refs, kiss my ass" – 2 game suspension
Several coaches presented passes that were not laminated – referees correctly refused to permit the players to play or the coaches to coach without having a proper pass under Rule 6.2. What was a problem were those coaches who then complained, argued, cajoled, or objected to the referee’s enforcement of the Rules of Competition. The actions of some coaches resulted in yellow cards and fines.
Coach present both a laminated non-NCSA pass and a non-laminated and picture-less NCSA pass for himself and then harassed referee for his refusal to allow him to coach with a pass in violation of Rule 6.2 - coach should not have presented such pass in the first place - he eventually obtained a laminated NCSA card with picture; when game was over coach made insulting comments to referee crew and coach was shown red card - when other coach in possession of passes was asked to return offending coach's pass, and ref extended his arm to receive the pass, the offending coach prevented this action by grabbing referee's arm and pulling it away. Coach continued his insulting comments towards the referee on the way to and in the parking lot. Coach delivered an NCSA coach pass without picture and without lamination to NCSA office in violation of direction given - penalties are enhanced for conduct exhibiting disdain for NCSA and its authority
Coach was asked by referee to return pass of ejected coach after game; coach yielded to ejected coach's demand for the pass in violation of Rule 6.11 – if referee asks for a pass, there is no basis on which to withhold pass.
After a game, while walking to the parking lot, a coach of one team and the wife of coach of the other team began fighting. A 14 year old girl was injured during the altercation. The coach whose wife was involved did not seek to separate the participants by restraining his wife or interposing himself, but instead held the opponent coach and threw her to the ground. Other spectators then became involved to retaliate. Games Conduct is still investigating. Coaches are reminded that any time an altercation occurs or is about to occur, the proper means to intervene is to restrain players/fans/coaches of YOUR OWN TEAM. Any action towards the other team’s personnel only aids your personnel in attacking the others and in fact escalates the altercation instead of calming it.
Coach presented roster missing 2 players' names - coach was told that they could not play. Coach obtained a new roster and presented it at halftime. Coach acknowledged he allowed player not on roster to play in first half despite being told player could not play
Instead of trying to calm their own player after issuance of a red card, coaches continued to try to undermine the authority of the referee by dissenting from the call, resulting in cautions and fines.
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