Managers and coaches of teams are responsible for the officials for all home games. This includes the following:​

• Responsibility for the safeguarding and well-being for any referee under the age of 18. Report any concerns immediately to the Club Welfare Officer (cwo@fyfc.org.uk). In an emergency call 999.

• Responsibility to act within the Club Code of Conduct at all times and encourage others to do so.  

• Responsibility for notifying the referee of the date, time and location of the match, not later than 48 hours prior to kick-off.

• Responsibility for notifying the referee of any changes or cancellations at the earliest opportunity (failure to do so will result in the match fee being charged). 

• Responsibility for ensuring the pitches are set up in line with laws of the game and RESPECT expectations:

  • RESPECT barriers must be installed for all competitive matches on the opposite side from the coaches,

  • Maintain a technical area on the opposite sides of the pitch from the coaching teams,

  • Respond and correct any safety issues identified by referee.

• Responsibility for paying the referee in cash prior to kick-off, unless otherwise agreed in advance (see pay rates below) 

• Responsibility for introducing the referee to the manager of the opposition prior to the match. 

• Responsibility for ensuring RESPECT procedures are followed throughout.

• Responsibility for being aware of the respective policies of any league in which their team plays.

• Responsibility for making any appropriate reports and co-operate with investigations by any of the following:

  • Club Welfare Officer,

  • Respective League Welfare Officers,

  • Surrey County Football Association,

  • Surrey Police. ​

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If no appointed referee is available or the referee is a no-show, the home manager may appoint a referee. The referee may not be under the age of 16 in any circumstances.  

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