A message from our Ref (Chris):
Saw a post in the forum about rules so thought I
would give you my
thoughts (some of light hearted naturally). It can be added to/altered
but I thought at least a good place to start. You can feel free to
mention my name as well as refereeing it and post what you like from
this.
1: Anyone that wellies the ball over a fence or out of the ground has
to go get it themselves. You cannot pay someone to get it for you.
2: Subs can be rolling but made only at corners, goal kicks, throw
ins. Just on and off as you will.
3: No offsides higher than the 18y line instead of half way. Just
opens the play up a bit more. It also means there are no reliance on linesman
(cause that is never a fun job). I will be able to get around the pitch fine
and cover balls in and out of play anyway.
4: A bit of ‘honesty rules’ never hurt anyone.
5: 1 rule for all genders.
6: I’m gonna protect everyone the best I can in terms of fouls and
cards will be shown if you earn them (or not perhaps). If you knock someone down, pick
them up. If you accidentally injure or hurt someone, nothing wrong with helping
the person out/up. It’s a bit of fun and we all want to enjoy the rest of the
day as one team of ‘Phoenix supporters’ and make it to work Monday. With that
in mind, anyone that gets agro can take a 5 minute breather. Non-negotiable. Anyone
deliberately hurting someone else – instant shower pass. Non-negotiable.
7: Streakers must do a mandatory cartwheel through middle of the pitch.
8:
Anyone that fancies themselves as a 'managerial' type person must name
that manager they are impersonating and also use the appropriate accent
(i.e. If you think you are Ferguson, then you speak with a Scottish
accent for the game)
9: In the event of a draw which will go to penalties, each playing member (to an equal amount both sides) must take a kick.
10:
Your teams final score is decided as Goals scored - (2* red card total)
- (yellow card total). i.e. 5 goals scored, 1 red and 2 yellows leave
you a score of 1.
11: If you are on the losing side, you have to shout a member from the
other side a beer at some point during the day. The winning 'region' have the right to rub it in until the next match.
12: Any person that has a problem with referees decision are invited to
take the whistle and do better. Referee will take a bit of stick from players,
be prepared to receive it back. Being a Taranaki raised lad, there will be no
correspondence entered into regarding ‘hometown bias’. Also any bribery and corruption of
the referee is welcome. Currency is Corona, pies and bourbon in that order.
13: Respect the rules of the ground and leave it as we find it. The
name of Yellow Fever and Wellington Phoenix that can be tarnished by our
actions. If there are kids within earshot, language should be mindful.
14: Any racist language or actions will be resolved by everyone shaking hands. If racism still persists a cup of tea should be considered.
