What does a referee do in Gaelic?

The Referee shall: (i) Sign the Team Lists (in Irish) and give one to the opposing Team Captain; (ii) Include the other list with his Referee’s Report. (b) In Inter-County games the players shall be numbered from 1-24 (26 in Senior).

What are the roles and responsibilities of a football referee?

Powers and duties controls the match in cooperation with the other match officials. acts as timekeeper, keeps a record of the match and provides the appropriate authorities with a match report, including information on disciplinary action and any other incidents that occurred before, during or after the match.

How many officials are in Gaelic football?

eight officials
A football match is overseen by up to eight officials: The referee. Two linesmen. Sideline official/Standby linesman (often referred to as “fourth official”; inter-county games only)

How much do GAA referees get paid?

Officially Referees do not get paid. they get re-emburst for any expenses they have, this at times could lead to having to bring two cars to a game if other officials etc travel with him.

What age do you have to be to become a GAA referee?

Participants must be 17 years of age or over. There is also a Go Games Referee Course available for participants from 15 years but this will only allow to referee up to under 12 non-competitive small sided games. During this course participants will: Be introduced to the basic rules of Ladies Gaelic Football.

What are the powers of referee in football?

He ensures fair play persists by discouraging unacceptable behavior through disciplinary action. His power lies on a pen and cards, part of the equipment a referee needs in every game. He should not tolerate provocation of other players by team officials and players. This is achieved by sanctioning yellow card.

What are the main rules for Gaelic football?

Playing Rules The ball can be carried in the hand for a distance of four steps and can be kicked or “hand-passed”, a striking motion with the hand or fist. After every four steps the ball must be either bounced or “solo-ed”, an action of dropping the ball onto the foot and kicking it back into the hand.

How do you become a GAA ref?

Entry Requirements:

1. Course candidates should be minimum 14 years of age.
2. A fully registered member of a GAA Club.
3. Complete on online entry exam (Pass Rate of 70% is Required). Participants are encouraged to read the rules in advance of completing the entrance exam. Rules can be downloaded here.

What are the duties of the referee after the match?

After the match is over, the referee should provide the appropriate authorities with a written report covering any relevant information about the match. The report should include details of any disciplinary actions taken during the match and details of any incidents that occurred before, during or after the game.

Can you lift a player in GAA?

The amendment makes it clear that just one captain will be permitted to perform the ‘privilege’. Joint-captains have become more popular in recent years and for the 2019 Leinster hurling final presentation, Matthew O’Hanlon and Lee Chin of Wexford both lifted the Bob O’Keeffe Cup together.

How do I become an umpire in GAA?

The first stage in becoming a referee is to contact your local County Referee’s Administrator and the second stage is to attend a Level 1 Basic Club Referee Course.