Here is some guidance/scenarios around dealing with and issuing personal penalties to substitutes or non-playing team members (e.g. coach, manager, physio)

Question: If the non-playing team member (e.g. coach, manager, physio) receives a green or yellow card, does the team lose a player?
Answer: Yes, and it is the captain if currently on field, otherwise the team losing the player must nominate an outfield player to be removed.

Question: Does the non-playing team member (e.g. coach, manager, physio) sit on the "bold chair"?
Answer: No, the suspended player (i.e. the captain, or nominated alternative) sits there.

Question: What happens if the non-playing team member (e.g. coach, manager, physio) receives a red card?
Answer: The non-playing team member must leave the pitch area, and the team losing the non-playing team member must nominate an outfield player to take no further part in the match.

Question: What happens if a substitute receives a red card?
Answer: The substitute must leave the pitch area, and the team losing the player must nominate an outfield player to replace him on the bench (this player however can still take part in the game)

Question: If the captain receives two yellow cards, one of which was on behalf of someone else, should the captain receive a red card?
Answer: No, in this situation, we would not upgrade the captain's second yellow card to a red card. The captain can receive a same-coloured card for a team and a personal penalty.

Question: Can an umpire deal with a spectator directly or issue a personal penalty to the team captain?
Answer: No, if the spectator's behaviour warrants being dealt with, this should be done by submitting a Code of Conduct Report to disciplinary@ulsterhockey.com detailing the names/s of the offenders, the offence, what actually happened or was actually said etc (this should be as detailed as possible)

Please get in touch with any questions!
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