SC Soccer Referee Association

SCYSA Referee Abuse Policy
Misconduct Toward a Referee

Adopted by SCYSA and SCASA

Misconduct Toward a Referee: Persistent statements or physical acts toward a referee during or after a game, that do not constitute referee assault or referee abuse as provided under US Soccer Federation Policy 531-9, but mistreat the referee or are inappropriate or unacceptable statements or acts, and may include the following:

a)       excessive incidences of foul or abusive language at the referee;

b)       statements that diminish the authority of the referee;

c)      statements or acts that serve to intimidate without threatening physical harm to the referee.

Examples of misconduct that arise under the description above include the following:

a)      confronting the referee without physically threatening the referee;

b)      spitting on the ground or in the air but not at the referee;

c)      throwing or kicking an item as a sign or dissent but without the chance of hitting the referee;

d)      re-entering the field.

These are only some of the examples of possible misconduct and are not all-inclusive, but apply only in the following situations:

a)      if a proceeding is brought against an individual for referee assault or abuse, or both under Federation Policy 531-9;or

b)      if the individual is ejected from a game and, after the ejection, engages in conduct that is misconduct under this policy.

Should the SCYSA Discipline and Appeals Committee determine the individual committed misconduct under this rule, it shall impose NOT less than a three (3) game suspension. This suspension is in addition to any other suspension and/or fine that may be imposed on the individual by an association or league. A formal hearing will not be held unless it is requested.

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01/03/2007