Carding A Coach
This IFAB rule which gives referees the ability to card a coach was instituted prior to the Fall 2019 season.
Referees have the ability to card a coach and fill out a carding submission form which is sent to the League Commissioner. The penalties are detailed in the LARS bylaws.
Referees have the ability to card a coach and fill out a carding submission form which is sent to the League Commissioner. The penalties are detailed in the LARS bylaws.
The IFAB rule page states:
Team Officials - Laws 5 & 12 Changes
Explanation
Team Officials - Laws 5 & 12 Changes
- A team official guilty of misconduct will be shown a YC (caution) or RC (sending-off)*; if the offender cannot be identified, the senior coach who is in the technical area at the time will receive the YC/RC * Law 12 will have a list of YC/RC offences
Explanation
- The experiment with YC/RC for misconduct by team officials has been successful and has revealed many benefits at all levels, including for young referees dealing with 'difficult' adult coaches. If the offender cannot be identified, the senior team official (usually the main coach) in the technical area will receive the YC/RC (as the person responsible for the other team officials).