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Fourth Official
Where a fourth official is used, s/he
should be situated along the side-line
approx. midways on the field of play.
S/he may be appointed by the County
Board, Provincial or Central Council or
their sub-committees.
The Fourth Official duties shall be:
a) To receive substitution notes
giving the name and number of a
substitute or temporary substitute
and the name and number of
the player being substituted or
replaced
b) To record and report all
substitutions and temporary
substitutions made during a game to the referee for inclusion in the
match report
c) To display by means of electronic or manual board the numbers of
players being substituted
d) Timing of sin bins
e) Advise the referee or linesperson of any off the ball incident or score where
there is a dispute as to whether a ball was inside or outside the posts
f) Keep the side-line clear from any unauthorised personnel
g) Report any abuse from the team officials or substitutes to the referee in
break of play
h) To report as required to the referee prior to leaving the venue and such
report must be included with the referee's report concerning breaches of
rules on the side-line for the duration of the game
Fourth Official
