team technical

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by jodibuck

Team A has 12 players listed in official score book, 12 players in uniform. However, only the 5 starters had uniform numbers listed in book. The referee apparently didn't remind team A that numbers were required. When the scorekeeper brought it to the referee's attention, as team A's first substitute entered the game, a team technical was issued. Coach of team A argued that it is the responsibility of the referee to check the book to make sure all the players have numbers listed.

It's the responsibility of the head coach to check the book to make sure all the players have numbers listed.

There is no such responsibility listed under Rule 2 Officials and Their Duties (This actually surprised me when I looked it up, I thought that it would be a responsibility of the referee).