Ask, Tell, Remove Process

The following process is recommended for all officials to follow relative to conduct within the technical/bench area.

- ASK If a situation arises where there is irresponsible behavior, you are to "ASK" the person to stop.

- TELL If there is another occurrence where there is irresponsible behavior, you are to inform that person that the behavior is not permissible and "TELL" them (INSIST) to stop.

- REMOVE If the non-accepted actions continue, you must "REMOVE" that person immediately.
If a Coach or Spectator is removed they must leave sight and sound of the playing field.
The game shall not restart until the person has complied.


The above are recommended steps but they are not necessary if the behavior requires immediate dismissal, such as but not limited to
Profanity, Threats and Obscene gestures. "Irresponsible Behavior" can be defined as but not limited to the following:

- Coach or Spectator making loud verbal disputes about the decision of the referee.
- Abusive, insulting or offensive language and/or gestures.
- Coach or Spectator entering the field to dispute or dissent a call.
- Coach or Spectator throwing/kicking/hitting anything while disputing a call.
- Aggressive behavior with the opposition, verbal or physical.
- Interfering with the restart of play and field players.
- Interfering with the Assistant Referee or 4th Official in the performance of their duties.