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Hey, I just had this game where I fight almost broke out, however I had a question.
If a fight did break out, as a ref, I would stand down and wait and observe. However, for my high school, I am the student athletic trainer and I was wondering if a fight would break out, could I go out and try to stop the fight; more in the sense of pushing the players back to the bench. Would I get a "T" or not? I would never encourage a fight, I would be the one to stop it. Most people at the place also knows me as the person who always discourages fights and will do anything in my power to end the fight. Anyway, what's the ruling or would it be in an opinion/judgment call? Thanks
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I do not have my rule book handy, but I think, in this instance, you are considered "bench personnel", no different from team members not in the game. Therefore, the rules apply to you for leaving the bench area during a fight.
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Just checked the NCAA rule book. You would be considered "bench personnel" and if you leave the bench area for a fight you would be ejected. If, in the opinion of the officials, you participate in the fight, you would be assessed a direct technical and ejected. It also counts as in indirect for the HC. I think it's the same in NFHS but someone else can verify with the rule book.
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Ok, I thought that; now what if I am not on the bench. Normally I am hanging out with the Administrative of the school and I saw a fight break out. If I go out, would the team still get a T?
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I dunno, I will ask the board and see what protocols they have for the situation. Thanks
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Had a JRHS tourney a few weeks back and a kid from the losing team approached the other bench after they slapped hands after the game...I guess somebody from the winning team said something and this kid took exception...It was right in front of me and I stepped in, bear hugged the kid and moved him away while explaining to him that he didn't really want to follow through with what he thought he did.....I think my words sunk in quick as he said "your right" and went back to his own bench area away from the other team. |
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For me it depends. First of all, your whistle is a tool during situations like this. Blowing your whistle several times in someone's ear is very annoying and could end the situation. Other than that, if the fight is in full swing I would be hesitant to jump in to break it up. However, given the right circumstance this is my opportunity to grab a trouble-maker and see how far I can toss him! J/K
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