Authorized Conferences

[Snake~eyes]

Originally posted by Bob Mc
The rule book answer is in 3-5-7. The only time a conference is authorized during an officials time-out is heat/humidity-coach referee conference-intermission between periods and after try, successful field goal or safety and prior to the succeeding free kick.

The answer that is more sensible to me and the one that I apply, especially during a long injury time out, is to get them off the field.

Your White Hat was correct in his application of the rule. I would agree with you that during a long injury time out get them to the sidelines.

Bob, I do not agree. The players can go stand near the sideline and talk to their coach if they want. Its no different than the QB going near the sideline between plays to get the play.