Boundary Umpire (Parent Role)

Objective

• To umpire matches in accordance with the Laws of the Game

Responsibilities

• Determining whether a football is out of bounds or out of bounds on the full and signaling to the field umpire when that has occurred
• Throwing the football back into play if it has gone out of bounds, when directed to do so by a field umpire
• Determine whether a player has incorrectly entered the centre square (as indicated in the association/league rules and regulations)
• Bringing the football back to the center square after a goal has been scored
• Reporting a player or official who commits a reportable offence

Relationships

• Liaise with all other umpires officiating in the match

Accountability

• Reports to the Field Umpire during the match
• Accountable to the Team Manager