Strange one this. I referee in a summer league and all games are played on 4G pitches with decent facilities.
The facilities are usually community based and in schools or sports centres.
The league seems to have a problem with players or subs urinating around the side of the pitch during the game or at half time.
I have made it clear to players that if I see them doing this that I would find it offensive (as I sometimes bring my daughters to games) and that I would red card them.
I have to sometimes use the facilities at half time and the buildings are less than a minute from the pitch.
I have not had to send off anyone for this and feel it’s because they know where I stand.
But I am now questioning if threatening to send someone off for urinating is reasonable and whether it would be an acceptable decision.
Just looking for other opinions.
The facilities are usually community based and in schools or sports centres.
The league seems to have a problem with players or subs urinating around the side of the pitch during the game or at half time.
I have made it clear to players that if I see them doing this that I would find it offensive (as I sometimes bring my daughters to games) and that I would red card them.
I have to sometimes use the facilities at half time and the buildings are less than a minute from the pitch.
I have not had to send off anyone for this and feel it’s because they know where I stand.
But I am now questioning if threatening to send someone off for urinating is reasonable and whether it would be an acceptable decision.
Just looking for other opinions.