Issue 11/24 5th April 2024
BAFRA Newsflash | |||
QUALIFIED - DEBBIE RICHARDSON
Congratulations to Debbie Richardson on completing all of the requirements necessary to become Qualified.
Thanks to Kenny Glover and all those who are helping with Debbie’s training.
James Ford-Bannister - Director of Training
DISQUALIFICATION AND MISCONDUCT REPORTS
The 2024 BAFA Regulations have now come into effect. One of the changes is that when an offence involves misconduct directed at one or more game officials, then the suspensions and fines will be doubled. This includes the case if a disqualification arises from two Unsportsmanlike Conduct fouls, and either or both fouls were directed at a game official. Therefore, when reporting a disqualification; the time, quarter, nature and calling officials of both Unsportsmanlike Conduct fouls must be included in the report. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ben Griffiths - BAFA Disciplinary Officer
discipline@britishamericanfootball.org
DISCIPLINARY CASES
NAME | # | TEAM | CODE | Q | OFFENCE | SUSPENDED | |
New this week | |||||||
Ben Jenkin | 12 | Plymouth Vanguard | FGT | 4 | Following the end of the play, #12 was witnessed throwing multiple punches at a player who did not retaliate. | Mr Jenkinis suspended from the next game that he is registered to play in | |
Sam Thompson | 98 | Swansea Titans | TUF | 4 | #98 committed two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls. The first was for directing foul and abusive language towards an opponent. The second was for headbutting an opponent in the chest long after the play had ended. | Mr Thompson is suspended from the next Competitive game that he is registered to play in | |
Previous weeks | |||||||
William Elliot | 11 | Bristol Aztecs | TUF | 4 | With 6:24 remaining in fourth quarter, #11 committed a second Unsportsmanlike Conduct foul. | 21st April 2024 v Cambridgeshire Cats | |
Kieran Sands | 95 | Sussex Thunder | FGT | 3 | With 0:45 remaining in the third quarter, #95 was witnessed to throw a punch at an opponent. This was a dead ball act after the end of the play. | 14th April 2024 v Essex Tridents | |
GAME MANAGEMENT REPORTS
HOME TEAM | REPORT | NEXT HOME GAME |
New this week | ||
Bournemouth Bobcats | Only one set of goalposts. Teams agreed to play without goalposts for the game. Scott Castle #626 | Unknown |
Derby Braves | 90-yard field. No nine-yard marks or numbers. Team areas were missing but marked out using cones. There was one change of ball person at half time due to an injury. David Hewitt #607 | Unknown |
Edinburgh Napier Knights (U16) | 2nd games of the tournament were abandoned at halftime by the agreement of all Head Coaches; due to the lack of player numbers following injuries. Henry Richardson #25 | 8th June 2024 |
Reading Knights | Team areas marked in red to the 25-yard lines. A well-marked field, which deteriorated after a heavy downpour. The varsity week changing room was shared with other sports officials and was not lockable. Graham Smith #149 | Unknown |
Sheffield Hallam Warriors | Goalposts were slightly offset from the end-line. Otherwise, a well-marked 90-yard field. Paul Todd #289 | Unknown |
Swansea Titans | The game was played at Plock Court, Gloucester. The field was marked in IFAF yards. The end lines were incomplete and left the goalposts approximately six inches inbounds, so the white rugby goal lines were instead used as the end lines. One member of the chain crew was changed. Amir Brooks #593 | Unknown |
PLAY OF THE WEEK: | |
New this week | Play: Inside the last minute of the first half. Team B are trailing. 1st & 10 at Team B's 20-yard line. A25 receives a handoff in the backfield and runs to Team B's 23-yard line where he throws a backwards pass to A9 who is running a reverse. The pass sails high which causes A9 to jump up at Team B's 27-yard line where he bats the ball forwards. The ball lands a few yards in front of A9 where B65 muffs the ball and it rolls across the sideline at Team B's 21-yard line. What is the next down, where will the ball next be snapped from? What Clock options do Team B have?
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Last week | Play: 4th & 7 at Team A’s 45-yard line. A19 punts the ball. While the ball is in the air, B38 gives an invalid fair catch signal. B80 catches the kick at Team B’s 20-yard line and advances to Team B’s 27-yard line. Which Team will next put the ball in play? Where will the Ball be placed? What will the play clock be set to?
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MECHANICS: | |
New this week | Game Situation: 1st and 10 on the A40. Quarterback A3 throws a legal forward pass to A88 on the B-45. A88 rises to catch the ball and falls to the ground holding the ball. On a 4 man crew, the only official with a view of the catch is the Linejudge. As A88 comes to the ground the Linejudge can see that the player has possession of the ball until he hits the ground. The ball then disappears from the Linejudge's view as A88 contacts the ground heavily. A88 then gets up and is holding the ball. Ruling?
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Last week | Game Situation: Upon arrival at the game site, there are no goal posts available. Both Coaches agree to play the game. The game kicks off and the Visiting Team fall behind and are trailing 27-0 at the end of the first quarter. During the interval, the Visiting Team Head Coach informs the Referee that he no longer wishes to play the game without goal posts as he feels that his team is at an unfair disadvantage and wishes for the game to be abandoned. Answer: As both Head Coaches have agreed to play the game (and the game has kicked off), the Visiting Team’s Head Coach’s decision to start is irrevocable and the game cannot be abandoned on these grounds. If the Visiting Team is no longer willing the continue the game the game cannot they must forfeit the game. |
Date | Event | Contact for details |
BAFRA Directors | |||||
President | David Parsons | General Secretary | Richard Moger | ||
Finance | Stuart Tabberer | Operations | Oliver Maskell | ||
Recruitment | Susannah Taylor | Training | James Ford-Bannister | ||
Director without Portfolio #1 | Peter Parsons | Director without Portfolio #2 | Steve Tonkinson | ||
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