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WHO WANTS TO BE A REFEREE????
In common with referee associations throughout the GB mainland and further
afield in Europe, the number of NEURA referees that have registered for the
02/03 has fallen slightly, when compared against the same point in time in
previous years.
It is a fact that many games, mainly at junior local levels, throughout the
Province are not covered by referees most Saturdays. So, for example, if
you are coming to the end of a playing career and are starting to think what
am I going to do now on a Saturday afternoon, why not consider taking up
refereeing and put back some of your experience into the local game.
Alternatively, if you are a much younger male of female, refereeing can
offer a clear local and international progression path, both in men's and
women's football, for those individuals who are assessed as having the
required potential and skill. Women's football in particular is an area
that is anticipated to undergo substantial growth throughout Northern
Ireland over the next few years. The IFA think this as well, because they
have recently appointed a full time women's football development officer.
So if you are a lady internet 'surfer' reading this message, and always
fancied the idea of being a football referee, sign up now!
The Referee Recruitment Officer for NEURA is Keith Halliday. His telephone
number is 028 9146 0693. If you want to find out what becoming a referee
entails, give Keith a ring. He awaits your call! A number of interested
individual's made that call not so long ago, because the next batch of IFA
certified and qualified referees are about to emerge from two instruction
classes which are currently being conducted in the Ballymena and Holywood
areas.
The site will announce details of future course in the NEURA catchment area
as they are arranged.
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FIFA NEW LAW AMMENDMENTS 2002/2003
FIFA NEW LAW AMMENDMENTS 2002/2003
Circular no. 807
Zurich, 7th May 2002
GS/ gcu
Amendments to the Laws of the Game 2002
Dear Madam/Sir,
The 116th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board took place in Zermatt Switzerland on 16th March 2002. The amendments to the Laws of the Game and the various instructions and directives are Listed below.
AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS OF THE GAME AND DECISIONS OF THE BOARD
LAW 4 - THE PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT
New Decision of the International F.A. Board
Decision 1
• Advertising is permitted only on the players' jerseys. It may not be worn on shorts, stockings or footwear.
• Players must not reveal undershirts, which contain slogans or advertising.
A player removing his jersey to reveal slogans or advertising will be sanctioned by the competition organiser.
• Jerseys must have sleeves.
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Stops the match if, in his opinion, a player Is seriously injured and ensures that he is removed from the field of play. An injured player may only return to the field of play after the match has restarted.
Reason:
This clarifies the procedure to be followed when a player returns to the field of play following injury.
Law 12 – FOULS AND MISCONDUCT
New Text
Indirect Free Kick
An Indirect tree kick Is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area, commits any of the following four offences:
Reason:
This is a minor alteration to the text to recognise that there are now tour offences instead of five as before
INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIVES
SIMULATION
There was unanimous support for a high profile publicity campaign to be organised by FIFA against players guilty of this offence. Referees are instructed to take strong action against simulation and players guilty of simulation must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour.
PLAYERS DELAYING THE RESTART OF PLAY
Serious concern was expressed at the number of players who delay the restart of play. The Laws of the Game are very clear on this matter and The Board insists that referees must apply them.
TEMPORARY EXPULSIONS
The Board strongly supported FIFA's concern that some national associations continue to use temporary expulsions in lower leagues. The Board confirmed in the strongest terms that this procedure must cease immediately otherwise disciplinary sanctions will be applied against the offending federation.
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The Board expressed its concern at the common practice of players removing their shirts while celebrating a goal to reveal slogans and advertising.
It was agreed that when time wasting occurred referees would continue to take actions in accordance with the Laws of the Game.
It was also agreed that when slogans and advertising were displayed on an undershirt, the matter could be dealt with by the disciplinary procedures of the competition.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO REFEREES, ASSISTANT REFEREES AND FOURTH OFFICIALS
The Board approved that the Additional Instructions for Referees, Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials would now be printed in the Laws of the Game book.
ARTIFICIAL SURFACES
The Board endorsed its support at last year's meeting for the FIFA Quality Concept for Artificial Surfaces.
The amendments to the Laws of the Game take effect from 1st July 2002 and instructions and directives are introduced with immediate effect.
We thank you for your attention to the foregoing.
Yours faithfully,
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIA11ON
Michel- Zen-Ruffinen
General. Secretary
CC: FIFA Executive Committee
FIFA referees' Committee
FIFA referees and assistant referees
FIFA referee instructors
Confederations
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