Amateur Football Combination

Affiliated to the Amateur Football Alliance, London F.A., Middlesex F.A. and Surrey F.A.

Spirit of Football

Playing in the Spirit of Football, Promoting Fair Play and Respect for All
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Clubs - Looking after Referees

 

Clubs are reminded of the following, which will hopefully assist them in looking after their referees on and off the pitch.

 
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Every game needs a referee. Each club, player and spectator has a responsibility to look after them and respect their decisions, regardless of whether they agree with the decision.

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A referee is in charge of a game from the moment he/she arrives at a ground.

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Where possible the AFC will provide a league appointed referee for each game.

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If the league cannot provide a referee for a game, it is the responsibility of the home team to provide a referee (see league rule 13).

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If a referee does not turn up for a game, it is the responsibility of both clubs to agree a referee (see league rule 13).

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Referees will make decisions honestly and impartially to the best of their ability.

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Referees won't be correct 100% of the time, but their decision is final.

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Referees are encouraged to give pre-match Spirit of Football briefings to teams.

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Referees should check boots, shin guards and jewellery before games.

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Referees will generally endeavour to arrive at the game at least 30 minutes before kickoff.

 

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