At the time of the incident.

Make a note of the player’s full name and the position he/she is playing – ask him & write it on your score-sheet. Confirm it with his captain. Note the time during the game + the score What was the dismissal for? – Make a note! + What led up to it- ruck/maul/scrum etc. Note your position in relation to the incident: i.e. 3 metres away, unobstructed view. Show the player the red card!!! Did the player offer an apology to you after the game, if so make a note and mention it in your report.

After the match.

Do not discuss the dismissal in the bar with anyone. Go back home, collect your thoughts and inform the Discipline Secretary (John Davies) within 24 hours. Complete the front of the form - answer the questions. On the rear – fill in the match conditions. Now – the blank bit! Where on the pitch did it happen? Who was the attacking team? What actually happened? Was your view clear or obstructed, were any injuries caused to any player? Did he receive treatment on/off the pitch? Did you show the player a red card? Any other relevant information – did the player apologise to you after the game in the clubhouse? Remember to be clear and decisive – believe in what you saw - that’s why you sent the player off! Do not make your views on the incident known, you are there to simply enforce the laws not pass comment on their effect.

Submission of reports

Who needs to know?

Inform the Discipline Secretary (John Davies) Tel 01926 812013, 07976 946729 or e-mail johndavies1952@hotmail.co.uk no later than 24 hours after the match. The Discipline Secretary will need to know the Player’s correct name, position, Club and the reason for the sending off i.e. Punch, Stamp etc. You must only notify the Society Discipline Secretary. The report must be sent to John Davies, Darlingscott, The Green, Long Itchington, CV47 9PH as soon as possible after the match and no later than 48 hours. Match Official Abuse Reports to be sent within 7 days following the match. Please sign and date your reports. Reports can be sent via email or post.

Player sent off following recommendation of touch judge (TJ)

The referee must submit his report and if he hasn't seen the incident ensure a tick in the relevant box. The TJ MUST also submit a report to describe the incident leading up to the reason for his decision Player sent off in Schools or Youth fixtures (U18) You must hand to the coach or teacher responsible for the team a Schools/Youth Disciplinary Tick Box Report. (Copies available via Downloads) This enables them to discipline the player internally. You must still submit a Sending Off Report or Match Abuse Report via the website or post as above.

Player sent off in schools or youth fixtures (U18)

You must hand to the coach or teacher responsible for the team a Schools/Youth Disciplinary Tick Box Report. (Copies available via Downloads) This enables them to discipline the player internally. You must still submit a Sending Off Report or Match Abuse Report via the website or post as above.