Bench Personnel Policy
When to Report
Non-Rostered Players
If you see non-rostered players at field level, in the bench areas, in the tunnel, and/or in the locker room from 60 minutes prior to kick off until the conclusion of the match, such as:
A third non-rostered GK taking part in warm-ups.
Non-rostered field players taking part in warm-ups (i.e. 5v2).
Non-rostered players hanging out on the bench during warm-ups.
Non-Rostered Staff
If you see non-rostered staff members in and around the bench areas at any point from kickoff until the end of the match, such as:
Additional non-rostered Assistant Coach, Equipment Manager, Trainer, etc. sitting on the bench or adjacent to the bench during the match.
When to Take Photos
Anytime a situation described above occurs, whether on field or in tunnels, and as long as the taking of the photo does not create confrontation.