What is a reserve assistant referee?
is appointed under the competition rules and replaces the timekeeper if any of the referees is unable to continue officiating the match. He assists the referees at all times. assists with any administrative duties before, during and after the match, as required by the referees.
What are the roles and responsibilities of an assistant referee?
The assistant referees’ duties generally consist of judging when the ball has left the field of play – including which team is entitled to return the ball to play, judging when an offside offence has occurred, and advising the referee when an infringement of the Laws has occurred out of his or her view.
What is the recommended position for an assistant referee?
The assistant referee must be positioned at the intersection of the goal line and the penalty area. If the goalkeeper blatantly moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and a goal is not scored, the assistant referee must raise his flag.
Can an assistant referee enter the field of play to help check if the defenders Wall is 10 yards from the ball?
When a free kick is awarded very close to the touch line near the Assistant referee’s position, the Assistant referee may enter the field of play to help ensure that the players are positioned 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball.
How much do assistant referees get paid?
Premier League Referees Salaries
| PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREES SALARIES (2020-21) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Per Match Fees | Basic Salary |
| Official Referees | £1,500 | £70,000 – £200,000 |
| Assistant Referees | £850 | £30,000 |
| Video Assistant Referees | £850 | £30,000 |
When can a referee change his decision?
The referee may not change a restart decision on realising that it is incorrect or on the advice of another match official if play has restarted or the referee has signalled the end of the first or second half (including extra time) and left the field of play or abandoned the match.
How does an assistant referee signal a penalty?
If a penalty kick is being indicated, the assistant referee should clearly signal with an agitated flag, followed by direction and then stand still positioned behind the corner flag.
What should the nearest assistant referee do at a mass confrontation?
In situations of mass confrontation, the nearest assistant referee may enter the field of play to assist the referee. The other assistant referee shall also observe and record details of the incident.
How do you become an assistant referee?
The assistant referee’s flag must always be visible to the referee, unfurled and still whilst running. When making a signal, the assistant referee must stop running, face the field of play, make eye contact with the referee and raise the flag with deliberate (not hasty or exaggerated) motions.
Can an assistant referee enter the field of play?
The assistant referee may enter the field of play to help control the 9.15m (10 yards) distance. The fourth official’s assistance also includes: supervising the substitution procedure. checking a player’s/substitute’s equipment.
What are the responsibilities of an assistant referee?
Although any decision rests with the referee, the obligations of assistant referees are mandatory. Referees must control the match in co-operation with the assistant referees and, where applicable, with the fourth official. They should also act on the advice of assistant referees regarding incidents which they have not seen.
Can a fifth official take over as an assistant referee?
Fifth Official: A referee appointed by a league or competition, normally of equal qualification to that of the match assistant referees, who may take over only as an assistant referee if either is unable to continue. This will depend on competition rules. Responsibilities of an assistant referee
Why are linesmen referred to as assistant referees?
Later linesmen were renamed as assistant referees because of the increased duties assigned to the role. The Football Association recognises the importance of the increased role and considers it appropriate to offer some useful advice specifically targeted at assistant referees.
When did assistant refs become part of the FA?
In 1991 FIFA established an international list of specialists capable of assisting the referee in top-level matches. Later linesmen were renamed as assistant referees because of the increased duties assigned to the role.