Texas Rugby Union Field Policy<\/p>\n
FOR ALL TRU MATCHES\/TOURNAMENTS (LEAGUE & FRIENDLIES)-MANDATORY
\nEFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2010<\/p>\n
It is MANDATORY, that Sideline Barriers or Ropes are to be required a minimum 5m off touchline, Try line to Try line; preferred dead ball line to dead ball line; Sideline Barriers or Ropes are to be when there will be Coaches, Players or Fans on that sideline. If only one side is utilized by all parties, only one barrier or rope is required;<\/p>\n
ONLY ONE (1) Coach\/Representative (Rep) inside barriers or ropes;
\nCoach\/Rep is responsible party to enforce rules and ensure their Players & Club Members honor barrier\/rope and will be held accountable;<\/p>\n
Coach\/Rep must remain within close proximity (arm\u2019s length) to barrier\/rope and remain between the 22m lines;<\/p>\n
Being allowed inside the rope is a privilege and ALWAYS subject to Match Official\u2019s discretion (ANY dissent in opposition to a Match Official on this issue will be subject to Disciplinary Committee review and sanction, if deemed appropriate);<\/p>\n
Assistant Referee (Touch Judge) should be approached and addressed ONLY to advise of intended substitution. Any interference in the performance of the Assistant Referee\u2019s duties will be subject to sanction and disciplinary review.<\/p>\n
1.\tOPTION ONE \u2013 TEAMS ON ONE SIDELINE
\n\u2022\tPlayers & Club Members of BOTH teams on opposite side of spectators;
\n\u2022\tTeams are separated at 50m;
\n\u2022\tTeams to remain on their respective sides of the 50m;
\n\u2022\tNo one inside 22m lines.<\/p>\n
2.\tOPTION TWO \u2013 TEAMS ON OPPOSITE SIDELINES
\n\u2022\tPlayers & Club Members on opposite sidelines;
\n\u2022\tOne Coach\/Rep inside ropes between 22m lines;
\n\u2022\tNo one inside 22m lines.<\/p>\n
Should a Club have a specific question as it relates to their home pitch and their ability to comply with the TRU\u2019s policies; the Club can discuss and determine proper field protocols with the TRU Director of Competitions.<\/p>\n
The pilot field-barrier program policy was tested in the 08-09 & 09-10 competitive cycles at various venues, divisions and tournaments with positive results. These Options have been refined based upon Club & Referee inputs to give Clubs options that can accommodate their respective field facilities. The host club is responsible for determining which Option they employ and must advise the visiting club of the Option employed.<\/p>\n
It has been found that close proximity of the spectators to the reserves & coaches fosters problems beyond safety. Separating the spectators from the coach(es) and reserves allows the spectators to enjoy the match without the input from the participants. Additionally, it allows the Match Official (Referee) to keep better control of the sidelines.<\/p>\n
Remember, there are fairly strict rules regarding who can and cannot be on the field of play. Coaches are NOT permitted to enter the playing area during a match except by invitation of the referee at half time, or other extraordinary occasions. [Ref: law 6C.2, 3}. This policy applies to ALL matches, including youth matches. Water carriers and medical personnel may enter the playing area by prior arrangement, or at the specific invitation of the referee. Referees are urged to be vigilant in applying this law to coaches masquerading as water carriers or trainers or to coaches entering the playing area uninvited at stoppages for injury, conversion kicks, and the like, and to enlist the aid of the relevant captain in curbing such infringements. Penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct may be applied.<\/p>\n
This requirement is mandatory effective October 15, 2010 and Match Officials (Referee) will have authority, at his\/her sole discretion, to post-pone the match if the field is not properly roped, marked or prepared for play in compliance with TRU requirements. Referee match reports will be the primary method utilized to monitor compliance. Visiting clubs are encouraged to report non-compliance, post match for TRU to address with Host club.<\/p>\n
The existing requirements to have Goal Post Pads, Field Flags and properly marked fields shall continue to be in effect and failure to meet these will also have the same penalties imposed. The primary monitoring of these existing requirements shall be done by the TRRA assigned Referee and will be documented in the Referee\u2019s post match report to the TRU.<\/p>\n
Failure to meet the minimum required policies will be tracked on a rolling twelve (12) month basis and are set forth below, with the following sanctions:<\/p>\n
1.\tFirst Offense: $50 fine (possibly probated, if compliance thereafter is verified
\n2.\tSecond Offense $100 fine and loss of One (1) League Point as applicable
\n3.\tThird Offense: $150 fine, loss of One (1) League Point and loss of next home match as applicable
\n4.\t Fourth Offense: To be reviewed by TRU Discipline Director<\/p>\n
The following procedures should be followed on game day and\/or in the case of a citing:
\n\u2022\t Both coaches should review the assigned team areas at least 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
\n\u2022\t If both coaches cannot agree to a suitable resolution, the respective coaches, must notify the referee before kickoff.
\n\u2022\tCoaches can NOT agree to waive the stated policy requirements by mutual consent.
\n\u2022\t Primary reporting of the Field Barrier Policy shall continue to be made via Referee Match Reports which should be submitted with 48 hours of the match or as is reasonable.
\n\u2022\t The TRU will review all match reports and notify the respective clubs within 48 hours or as is reasonable.
\n\u2022\t Appeals shall be submitted to the TRU Discipline Director within 48 hours of notification or as is reasonable.
\n\u2022\t Fines shall be due and payable within 10 business days of notification by the TRU. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Texas Rugby Union Field Policy FOR ALL TRU MATCHES\/TOURNAMENTS (LEAGUE & FRIENDLIES)-MANDATORY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2010 It is MANDATORY, that Sideline Barriers or Ropes are to be required a minimum 5m off touchline, Try line to Try line; preferred dead ball line to dead ball line; Sideline Barriers or Ropes are to be when there … <\/p>\n