Failure to do so will undermine the referee’s authority and has the potential of creating a hostile environment for players, the referee and all of the other participants and spectators.

Consequently, BAYS has adopted the following rule:

No one is to address the referee during the game!!

THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS APPLY:

A. Persons Responsible for a team ( Coach & Managers) can speak with the Referee during the game when:

· Responding to a referee initiating a communication.

· Making Substitutions.

· Pointing out emergencies or safety issues.

· Asking a referee to explain rule(s) in a polite and constructive way.

 Also, at half-time or at the end of the game, a coach/manager may provide polite and friendly feedback to a referee with the understanding that absolutely NO sarcasm, harassment and intimidation will be tolerated.

Penalties