Cumberland FA Referees

Important Discipline Updates

The Essential Information For Clubs at Step 5 and below 2018-19 is now available – This is an online interactive reference guide to aid Leagues, Clubs and Players throughout the season.

View the Essential Information For Clubs at Step 5 and below 2018-19

The handbook will be a useful guide to explain the disciplinary process and details the changes that have taken place over the last few years – including

  • match based discipline
  • the expansion of the temporary dismissal trials (sin bins)
  • sanction guidelines
  • competition specific cautions
  • mandatory minimum sanctions
  • changes to referee reporting

This year’s guide also includes videos and resources that will go into greater depth to explain the disciplinary process.

If you have any queries on the handbook or any other disciplinary matters, please click HERE

Alternatively, please contact Emma Sharrock, Football Services Officer on 01900 511800 (option 1) or e-mail discipline@CumberlandFA.com