its got some nice pictures like the U16 ref proposing to one of the playersThat table on page 4 is a complete waste of space.
I'd say that is not the refs areas. Just like player eligability. The Match Organiser takes care of such matters.
Spot on. I find many if not most first aiders very limited. Anything serious "keep them warm and call the pros".If I'm lucky enough to ref this season, currently injured, I will not ask if there is a trained first aider there, therefore I've covered my arse.
If somebody points out that there isn't a trained first aider present then I think I'd have to say we can't play age grade this season and probably open age next season
I usually talk to the Physio/sponge person before the game to tell them to feel free to come on and ask me to stop the game if they think we have a serious problem but never ask them their qualifications.
This is another, well intentioned, burden on amatuer clubs which will inevitably lead to games being called of if the first aider isn't available at short notice.
Phil, this is a fair question and I'd suggest getting a definitive answer, in writing, from the blazers (as I'm sure you will anyway).But isn't it like checking the pitch? A safety issue?
If we knowingly allow a match to start without first aid cover and someone dies, where does that place the referee?
last season I asked a water carrier please could he not come on the pitch also carrying a can of lager.Spot on. I find many if not most first aiders very limited..
Just had a look.That table on page 4 is a complete waste of space.
Just had a look.
WTF is that about that couldn't be covered in one sentence?!
And5.1. EMERGENCY PLANS
5.1.1. Each team must have an emergency plan that is communicated to the away team, referee, and athletic trainer before every match.
5.1.2. Emergency plans shall be available for every field used. The plan must include; address of venue, quickest route to and from the nearest hospital or Emergency Room with the hospital/ emergency room address and contact information.
5.1.3. Teams that do not have an emergency plan available will not be eligible for home games.
5.3. CERTIFIED TRAINER REQUIREMENT
5.3.1. There must be a certified athletic trainer or trained emergency medical person present before a game can kick off. This person must identify themselves to both teams and the referee before the game.
5.3.2. Referees will not begin a match without confirming medical coverage is in place for that match.
How often to games get called off for this reason?Most of my games are in Connecticut and the controlling org for the state makes it clear:
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No cover, no game - and no pretty pictures.
"You have the emergency plan? Cool. Now, where's the trainer? I'd like to have a word"How often to games get called off for this reason?
Does the referee have to do any due diligence on the medical coverage, or is it just a question to ask, and they say "yes" and game on