Respect Towards Match Officials | |
28 April 2023 The Camanachd Association has contacted member clubs, reminding them of their responsibilities to respect match officials. In a letter to all clubs, Camanachd Association Operations & Events Manager Astie Cameron said: “It’s disappointing that we are having to remind clubs again to respect match officials. Over the last few weeks, several instances of players, coaches and spectators challenging decisions made by referees and goal judges, and making comment towards them, has been highlighted to the Camanachd Association. “Whilst the match officials might not always give the decisions that the players, coaches and spectators want, they give what they see, and I would urge clubs to remind everyone involved with their club to accept the decisions given. “Without referees, there will be no games and whilst we have been successful in recruiting new officials, others have given up due to the abuse they are receiving. “I would again urge every club to remind players, coaches and spectators of the codes of conduct as to which they should adhere to. Sharing your code of conduct on social media will highlight that, as a club, you understand the part that we all have to play in getting the message across.” |