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Old Fri May 24, 2013, 01:49pm
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I do not make it a habit to scan the areas outside the confines of the playing field other than perhaps when considering things that might create DB situations for discussion in pregame.
If the area you're looking at may create DB situations, that's still well within the confines of the field.

The confines aren't just what's inside the fence. They also include areas outside the fence that players could use for warming up and are within your view. In other words, if you can see it, you have the authority to deal with it.

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Ok, so when I can see it happening outside the confines of the playing field (per Fed Case 10.1.2-A) I will instruct F2 to put on the approved protection. However, what if she ignores the instruction or what if see a repeated offense later - what penalty provision do I have as enforcement then?
Seems to me that the warn-n-restrict tool in your toolkit is quite appropriate. She would be violating rule 3-6-1 for failing to wear required equipment.
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Old Fri May 24, 2013, 02:07pm
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If the area you're looking at may create DB situations, That's still well within the confines of the field.

The confines aren't just what's inside the fence. They also include areas outside the fence that players could use for warming up and are within your view. In other words, if you can see it, you have the authority to deal with it.
I guess I have always thought that edge of DB territory is the outer limit of the "confines" of the field and I don't make it a point to look beyond that limit. Am I being underofficious because of this? {seriously asking, not trying to belabor the point}
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Old Fri May 24, 2013, 02:19pm
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I guess I have always thought that edge of DB territory is the outer limit of the "confines" of the field and I don't make it a point to look beyond that limit. Am I being underofficious because of this? {seriously asking, not trying to belabor the point}
As it relates to game participants, yes, you are being underofficious.

As it relates to fans, parents, etc., you have it right.
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Old Fri May 24, 2013, 02:27pm
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As it relates to game participants, yes, you are being underofficious.

As it relates to fans, parents, etc., you have it right.
Got it, thanks
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