Refereeing & Officiating Standards

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• Refereeing & Officiating Standards

  The authority, responsibilities, and procedures referees use to apply the rulebook, maintain neutrality, and preserve fair and safe gameplay.

• Referee Roles & Responsibilities

  The core functional roles used in an officiating crew and the responsibilities each role carries during regulated play.

• Referee Positioning & Field Zones

  Guidelines for how referees position themselves on and around the field to observe play, enforce rules, and reduce safety risks.

• Officiating Communication & Signals

  Standardized verbal calls and hand signals that referees use to communicate decisions, penalties, and game state information to players and staff.

• Match Control & Game Flow Management

  Procedures referees use to start, pause, resume, and end points or matches while maintaining alignment with the rulebook and event schedule.

• Pre-Game Inspections & Briefings

  The procedures officials use before games to verify equipment compliance, confirm safety requirements, and communicate key rule reminders.

• Protests & Dispute Resolution

  Formal procedures teams may use to question rule applications, scoring decisions, or eligibility issues in a structured and time-limited manner.

• Referee Safety & Professional Conduct

  Standards governing the safety, neutrality, and professional behavior of referees while performing officiating duties.