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Every game needs a
referee. Each club, player and spectator has a responsibility to look after
them and respect their decisions, regardless of whether they agree with the
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A referee is in
charge of a game from the moment he/she arrives at a ground. |
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Where
possible the AFC will provide a league appointed referee for each game. |
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If
the league cannot provide a referee for a game, it is the responsibility of the
home team to provide a referee (see league rule 13).
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If
a referee does not turn up for a game, it is the responsibility of both clubs to
agree a referee (see league rule 13).
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Referees
will make decisions honestly and impartially to the best of their ability.
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Referees
won't be correct 100% of the time, but their decision is final.
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Referees
are encouraged to give pre-match Spirit of Football briefings to teams.
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Referees
should check boots, shin guards and jewellery before games.
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Referees
will generally endeavour to arrive at the game at least 30 minutes before
kickoff.
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