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In part three of the Put the Blame of the Game on the Responsible Ones, we bring you the proposed rules that can be implement to deal with Spectators and Parents.
Anti-Harassment and Abuse Policy of Officials and Referees for Bermuda Competitions
This policy is separated into 4 sections: Players, Coaches, Parents and Spectators, Officials and Referees. In all cases the policy shall outline the conduct expected, the administration in enforcing the policy and penalties for breach.
Spectators and Parents
Spectators at all times should adhere to the following code of conduct.
Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours
Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams.
Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
Never ridicule or scold a young player, referee or umpire for making a mistake.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
Show respect for your team's opponents.
Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials' decisions.
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Enforcement Procedures:
For any breach of the spectators' code of conduct the Referee or umpire should follow the outlined procedure.
Inform the coach of the spectator's team of the breach and ask the coach to address the behavior.
The coach is required to comply with this request. However if attempts are unsuccessful then assistance is to be sought from Club Officials
On a second offence the referee or umpire should issue a warning to the spectator and make them aware of the code of conduct to which they must adhere.
The Umpire or Referee shall then monitor the behavior of the spectator and if the conduct does not improve request that the spectator leave the stadium.
If the spectator refuses to leave the Umpire or referee may call the police to have the person removed.
In un-timed games the clock shall stop whilst the referee or umpire deals with spectator problems. Once the Umpire or referee has assumed responsibility for the spectator the game should re-commence.
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