HOWTOWRITEAMISCONDUCTREPORT-njrefs.com.ppt

HOW TO WRITE A MISCONDUCT REPORT If you show the card, you must do the paperwork! The paperwork is as much a part of the game as calling fouls. Team, coach, and player discipline cannot be done properly unless you turn in ALL misconduct reports promptly and correctly. Why Bother Law 5, to take disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and sending-off offences. Authority to take action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. Why Bother Provide the appropriate authorities with a match report that includes information on ANY disciplinary action taken against players and/or team officials and any other incidents that occurred before, during or after the match. The appropriate league or association judicial committee reviews your written report and allows player/coach comment on their actions. Sanctions (possible game suspension) are levied against the player/coach and/or team, and the reputation of the game is maintained (or not) SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF YOUR WRITTEN REPORT! How do I write a proper Misconduct Report All misconduct reports consist of two sections - the fill-in-the-blank (who/what/where/when) section and the description of the incident. Report should give a clear, concise account of the incident. You are the eyes and ears of the disciplinary committee and your report must reflect only information related to the incident. We do not want your opinion. JUST THE FACTS Be ACCURATE Be BRIEF Be CLEAR Writing legible, correctly spelled and punctuated. It is often wise to seek approval of what you have written from a more experienced colleague. BASIC (Fill-in-blank) INFORMATION Game Date, Time, Location League / Division Home/Visiting Team Name Number Offending Player Name, Pass and Shirt #, and Team Affiliation Referee name, contact information, and assignor name OFFENSE VS. INCIDENT Differentiate between the offe