Ground Marshalls? I've never seen one. What does one look like? Do they wear HiViz jackets and carry shiny clipboards?
Here, the answer is yes - well the hi-viz vest anyway
If we don't have a Ground Marshall and an accredited AR from each team, then no game is happening
From the Comp Rules:
9.2 CLUB APPOINTED OFFICIALS
9.2.1 Ground Marshal(s)
(A) At all Matches both Teams / Clubs are to provide a Ground Marshal.
(B) If a Team / Club do not provide a Ground Marshal then the Team will be deemed to have forfeited the Match.
(C) The Ground Marshal for a Team may be anyone who isn’t the Coach or Trainer of the Team.
(D) The Ground Marshal must be identifiable by wearing the orange SJRU vest.
(E) The Ground Marshals are required to sign the Sign-on Sheet at the Completion of the Match.
(F) The Ground Marshal shall be responsible for spectator and crowd control and their instructions and / or directions shall be obeyed at all times.
(G) If there is a difference between the decision of the Home Team Ground Marshal and the decision of the Away Team Ground Marshal then the decision of the Home Team Ground Marshal shall prevail.
(H) The Ground Marshal of each Team shall introduce themselves to each other prior to the start of the Match.
(I) The Ground Marshals shall introduce themselves to the referee prior to the commencement of each Match and be responsible for rectifying any problems which are brought to their attention by the referee throughout the course of the Match.
(J) Each Ground Marshal shall be responsible for keeping the sin bin times for the players from their Team.
(K) The Ground Marshal provided by the Home Team shall ensure that the Away Team is made aware of the home ground changing, playing, medical, food and drink facilities available.
(L) Ground Marshals shall be responsible for:-
i. the supervision of the venue and all appointed officials; and
ii. maintenance of and patrolling of the Playing Enclosure including the Ground Marshals of both Teams doing a lap of the playing enclosure at approximately the ten (10) minute mark of the first half and at approximately the ten (10) minute mark of the second half; and
iii. preventing the illegal entry of any person onto the Playing Enclosure; and
iv. assisting the Match Officials, Team Officials and first aid personnel perform their respective duties; and
v. ensuring touch judges are not calling out or coaching the players; and
vi. ensuring Trainers are carrying out their duties correctly, including not calling out or coaching when inside the Playing Enclosure; and
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vii. managing the behaviour of participants within the Team Zone; and
viii. point of contact for all enquiries; and
ix. responsible for the control and behaviour of Team Affiliates and spectators and that they comply with the Code of Conduct; and
x. having access to the ARU Protocol for Serious Injury; and
xi. be familiar with and have available a copy of the ARU Safety Directives as a reference when seeking any clarification; and
xii. checking with the referee on the policy for attending injured players; and
xiii. report any irregularities or breaches of the Competition Rules that they are unable to resolve to the Competition Manager for further action; and
xiv. the implementation of this Competition Rule.
(M) Home Team Ground Marshal(s) are also responsible for:
i. set up and dress the ground in accordance with the Laws of Rugby and the Competition Rules; and
ii. having access to all necessary keys and passes to ensure emergency access can be obtained to any section of the venue; and
iii. having access to a telephone and emergency telephone list; and
iv. ensure that an appropriately stocked medical kit, ice and a stretcher are available; and
v. that the Club has an emergency list of contacts and addresses for:
a. two (2) after hours doctors or local medical centre and / or facilities; and
b. nearest public hospital and / or emergency facility; and
c. the local Police and Ambulance.
(N) Contravention of any of the Ground Marshal rules will bring a fine of one (1) penalty unit and / or loss of Competition points and any other fines or penalties as the Competition Manager may at its absolute discretion see fit to impose.
