Pitch Security and Technical Area

 

Last season there were several unsavoury “touchline” incidents and in an effort to eliminate these, and in the interests of general safety, the ECRU Council recommend that, where possible, pitches be roped off at no less than 2 meters from the touch line, more where practicable.

 

TECHNICAL AREA: This shall be regarded as part of the playing enclosure. For ALL games where there is no properly marked technical area, the two areas between the half way line and each 10m line will be designated and used as technical areas.

 Two coaches, no more than two water carriers and the medic and/or physio should be within those technical areas and will remain there unless called to the playing area.

 

Replacements are to remain behind any barrier or ropes provided, or in any event away from the field of play. Replacements should only warm up behind their opponent’s goal area,

 

It is understood that there may be some local difficulties in fully implementing the boundary ropes. It is believed, however, temporary daily arrangements should be practicable. If there are difficulties, common sense must prevail.

 

It is appreciated that these are guidelines. However, should an incident occur which may have been avoided by implementing these suggestions, the facts may be taken into consideration. Clubs are again reminded of their collective responsibilities towards match officials and spectator behaviour.

 Huw Davies, Chairman ECRU Discipline Committee