Barriers and Technical Areas in Colts Rugby...

Following a number of incidents in recent weeks, which could have been avoided with the provision of Barriers and Technical Areas, it is apparent the Colts League Variations are not always being observed by every Club... Specifically CLV Regulations (1). to (7).

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1. Matchday CLVs...

(1). A Suitable Pitch-side Barrier fence or rope must be in place for every Colts League game.

(1a). Barriers should prevent easy access by spectators & unauthorised persons to the playing enclosure.

(1b). If No Barrier is present Referees are at liberty to decline to proceed with a match.

(1c). Referees are encouraged to impose the above No Barrier Regulation on safety grounds.

(1d). In the above case the Home Team will be deemed to have forfeit.

(2). Touch Judges must have suitable space to work in as provided by these barriers.

(3). Touch Judges should be responsible adults and not spare Players.

(4). Suitably marked Technical Areas must be in place, preferably both on the same side of the pitch.

(4a). If Technical Areas are not marked the Referee should insist at least 4 cones are used for each Area.

(4b). Referees are at liberty to refuse to start a match if there are no Technical Areas.

(5). Coaches Managers & Replacements - Must remain within the marked Technical Area at all times, other than when replacing another player or bringing on water, and only then with the Referees permission.

(6). Replacements must wear HI-VIZ Tabards at all times.

(7). Coaches Must NOT tramp the touchlines inciting players with verbose coaching instruction.

(7a). Referees should instruct Coaches to remain within the Technical Area.

(7b). Referees should remove verbose Coaches to outside the playing enclosure behind the barrier.

The Colts League Committee has requested Referees take a stand on the CLV's, particularly on the provision of Barriers & Technical Areas in line with the Colts League Variations.

A Colts League match will not start without the necessary Barriers & Technical Areas being in place.

The Home Team will be considered to have Forfeit, per Colts League Regulations.

We trust all Teams will heed this warning and that we can rely on your co-operation in this matter

Regards in Colts Rugby.
 
Jon Kitchen - HonSec.
Raging Bull NW Colts League.