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Question Number: 24134

League Specific 10/11/2010

RE: Adult

Naam of Santa Barbara, CA US asks...

If a referee uses the 'F' word during a conversation with a youth player. What is the proper way to deal with this.

Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

I don't know exactly. Normally, a written report should be made to the referee assignor and to the league. Give full details, and any verifiable facts. This would include the name of the player to whom this was said, any witnesses who heard it, the name of the referee, the date, time, location and field # of the game, and the teams playing. Beyond that, such incidents are investigated by whichever authority in your state is responsible for dealing with them.



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Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Naam
At underage levels referees must comply fully with Child Protection Guidelines. Each League and club should have these guidelines and a CP advocate in place. The guidelines states how these matters should be handled.
You should speak to your club for these details.



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