Authorized Conferences

[Suudy]

We had an injury Friday night. During the injury time (it was a long one--had to get the ambulance) I told the kids they could come over to their coach. As the kids were running over, our R blew his whistle and told the kids to get back on the field. He said they had to remain huddled on the field, but they trainers could bring water to the huddle.

After the game I brought up that I told the kids they could go to the sideline. He said only during charged timeouts could they go to the sideline.

I'm pretty certain that they can have a conference during any timeout, even an official's timeout. What's the right call on this one?