aherman1
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Post by aherman1 on Jan 18, 2010 17:45:56 GMT -8
 I was wondering what you would do if you heard unsportsmanship on the bench directed to the referee; but you're the linesman. I know to contact the ref at a stoppage of play for the first infraction, but what would I do for any sub-frequent infractions? Blow my whistle and assess a bench minor?
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Post by jwood on Jan 18, 2010 19:29:12 GMT -8
yeah thats a good one it doesnt say anything about unsportsmanlike in the rule book
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Post by Jamie on Jan 19, 2010 19:24:52 GMT -8
See page 73 of your rule books for things the linesman is allowed to stop play for - just for future reference.
Okay so if you as the linesman hear a coach or player swearing or yelling at the referee or yourself, other linesman. You should report it to the referee, it is up to him to issue any warnings or penalties to the offending bench. As the linesman you can't asses the bench minor or blow your whistle because of this situation, so be aware of who is making the comments and what they are saying so that the referee can make a decision about what to call.
Thanks to both of you for posting your questions!!
Jamie
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Post by Jamie on Jan 19, 2010 19:26:00 GMT -8
Also see page 97 of your rule book for Unsportsmanlike penalties and harassment of officials!
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I was wondering what you would do if you heard unsportsmanship on the bench directed to the referee; but you're the linesman. I know to contact the ref at a stoppage of play for the first infraction, but what would I do for any sub-frequent infractions? Blow my whistle and assess a bench minor?