Question Number: 29383

Other 5/4/2015

RE: Rec / Select Under 13

Brad Heers of Plymouth, Michigan United States asks...

This question is a follow up to question 29375

Follow up note about question 29375 (regarding referees removing concussed player from game). Although LOTG does not empower referees to remove a player, in some states there is a legal obligation to not only coaches and parents, but also to other adults involved (including referees). In Michigan, for instance, I am legally obligated to remove a youth from active play if I have reason to believe he or she has sustained a concussion. As I understand, many other states in the US have similar laws.

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Brad
Thanks for sharing this. I suspect the argument is whether the referee believes there is concussion or not and faced with a difficult coach. The matter should not arise with teams erring on the side of caution.

Read other questions answered by Referee Joe McHugh

View Referee Joe McHugh profile

Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

It is very important that the referee know and follow the procedures set forth in the local rules of the competition and local state law. IMO, however, every coach and official should learn the signs and symptoms of concussion even if not required by their local laws. The US Center for Disease Control is an excellent resource. http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/

Read other questions answered by Referee Dennis Wickham

View Referee Dennis Wickham profile

Ask a Follow Up Question to Q# 29383
Read other Q & A regarding Other

The following questions were asked as a follow up to the above question...

See Question: 29389

Soccer Referee Extras: Did you Ask the Ref? Find your answer here.

Enter Question Number

If you received a response regarding a submitted question enter your question number above to find the answer

Offside Question?
Offside Explained by Chuck Fleischer & Richard Dawson, Former & Current Editor of AskTheRef

<>
This web site and the answers to these questions are not sanctioned by or affiliated with any governing body of soccer. The free opinions expressed on this site should not be considered official interpretations of the Laws of the Game and are merely opinions of AskTheRef and our panel members. If you need an official ruling you should contact your state or local representative through your club or league. On AskTheRef your questions are answered by a panel of licensed referees. See Meet The Ref for details about our panel members. While there is no charge for asking the questions, donation to maintain the site are welcomed! <>