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.