Issue link: http://digitaleditions.uberflip.com/i/1227852
44 Umpire Powers of an LGFA Umpire There shall be two goal Umpires at each end of the field of play. An Umpire shall stand outside each goalpost and behind the end line. The umpires shall remain at the same end for the duration of the game. The Umpires shall decide if a score is made, or if the ball has crossed the end line for a wide or for a 45m free. Duties of an LGFA Umpire The umpires shall decide if a score is made and shall make the relevant signal for a score, wide, 45 and disallowed score. (For more information see Scores & Signals); The Umpires shall bring to the notice of the referee, during a break in play, any instances of foul play & any unauthorised incursions onto the field of play, which have not been noticed by the Referee. Important to remember; • Any fouls drawn to the attention of the referee by the umpire, the referee may apply the appropriate penalty as outlined in the LGFA Official Guide Part 2. • The Referee has the power to over-rule a decision of an Umpire. • In addition to the referee one umpire should record the score during the game to assist the referee. • All Officials should enter the field of play together for the start of the game and for the start of the 2nd half. • At the end of the 1st half and at the end of the game, both linespersons and side line official should make their way to the referee and the four officials leave together. Umpires should leave the field in pairs. • During a break in play, the umpires must fully concentrate on the game. • Umpires must support the decision made by the referee during the game and not give conflicting opinion to Team Officials.