Refereeing

NDCS uses the million deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK. people. together this guide to support you.

Practical Support General

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Refereeing

NDCS uses the million deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK. people. together this guide to support you.

Practical Support General

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Refereeing

NDCS uses the million deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK. people. together this guide to support you.

Practical Support

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Refereeing

NDCS uses the million deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK. people. Therefore itogether this guide to support you.

Practical Support

General

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.

Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

Before the match

Always askpeople use different communication methods,

Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person won’t

Talk to the young person directlythem who can support communication between you. If all else fails, communicate.

During the match

Have Simply raise the flag at the same time as blowing the whistle.

Ask the assistant referees to raise their flags when the whistle is blown. away from you they may see

Ask coaches,blown.

Be patient if the player does not react to the whistle or instructions immediatelyheard or understood if

Use visual representations of what actions are required (for exampleplayers understand the basic signals all referees use.

Ensure Position yourself where they can see your face clearly.

Again,

Refereeing

NDCS uses the million deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK.

Therefore itogether this guide to support you.

Practical Support

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

the match

Always askpeople use different communication methods,Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person

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the match

Have Simply raise the flag at the same time as blowing the whistle.Ask the assistant referees to raise their flags when the whistle is blown. away from you they may see Ask coaches,blown. Be patient if the player does not react to the whistle or instructions immediatelyheard or understood if Use visual representations of what actions are required (for exampleplayers understand the basic signals all referees use.

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Refereeing

NDCS uses the million deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK.

Therefore itogether this guide to support you.

Practical Support

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

the match

Always askpeople use different communication methods,Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person

on’t want you to change anything, while otherTalk to the young person directlythem who can support communication between you. If all else fails, communicate.

the match

Have a brightly coloured flag or bib on the pitchSimply raise the flag at the same time as blowing the whistle.Ask the assistant referees to raise their flags when the whistle is blown. away from you they may see Ask coaches,blown. Be patient if the player does not react to the whistle or instructions immediatelyheard or understood if Use visual representations of what actions are required (for exampleplayers understand the basic signals all referees use.

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NDCS uses the wordmillion deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK.

Therefore itogether this guide to support you.

Practical Support

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

the match

Always askpeople use different communication methods,Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person

want you to change anything, while otherTalk to the young person directlythem who can support communication between you. If all else fails, communicate.

the match

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Be patient if the player does not react to the whistle or instructions immediatelyheard or understood if Use visual representations of what actions are required (for exampleplayers understand the basic signals all referees use.

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if needed, write information down

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Practical Support

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

the match

Always ask the people use different communication methods,Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person

want you to change anything, while otherTalk to the young person directlythem who can support communication between you. If all else fails, communicate.

the match

a brightly coloured flag or bib on the pitchSimply raise the flag at the same time as blowing the whistle.Ask the assistant referees to raise their flags when the whistle is blown. away from you they may see Ask coaches,

Be patient if the player does not react to the whistle or instructions immediatelyheard or understood if Use visual representations of what actions are required (for exampleplayers understand the basic signals all referees use.

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if needed, write information down

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t is likely that you will come across deaf players when officiating matchestogether this guide to support you.

Practical Support

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

the people use different communication methods,Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person

want you to change anything, while otherTalk to the young person directlythem who can support communication between you. If all else fails, communicate.

a brightly coloured flag or bib on the pitchSimply raise the flag at the same time as blowing the whistle.Ask the assistant referees to raise their flags when the whistle is blown. away from you they may see Ask coaches, team managers and even opposition players to raise their hand when the whistle is

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if needed, write information down

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t is likely that you will come across deaf players when officiating matchestogether this guide to support you.

Practical Support

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

the deaf young person people use different communication methods,Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person

want you to change anything, while otherTalk to the young person directlythem who can support communication between you. If all else fails,

a brightly coloured flag or bib on the pitchSimply raise the flag at the same time as blowing the whistle.Ask the assistant referees to raise their flags when the whistle is blown. away from you they may see

team managers and even opposition players to raise their hand when the whistle is

Be patient if the player does not react to the whistle or instructions immediatelyheard or understood if Use visual representations of what actions are required (for exampleplayers understand the basic signals all referees use.

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if needed, write information down

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t is likely that you will come across deaf players when officiating matchestogether this guide to support you.

Deaf footballers can take a full and need to be made from the laws of the game as laid down by the FA and FIFA.Before making any changes to the way you referee, ensure you talk these through with the young person and their manag

deaf young person people use different communication methods,Ask if there are any ways you can support the young person

want you to change anything, while otherTalk to the young person directlythem who can support communication between you. If all else fails,

a brightly coloured flag or bib on the pitchSimply raise the flag at the same time as blowing the whistle.Ask the assistant referees to raise their flags when the whistle is blown. away from you they may see

team managers and even opposition players to raise their hand when the whistle is

Be patient if the player does not react to the whistle or instructions immediatelyheard or understood if Use visual representations of what actions are required (for exampleplayers understand the basic signals all referees use.

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who have recently had cochlear implant or bone anchored hearing aid surgery are advised against playing football until the operation site has fully healed (approximately

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s and don’ts for communicating with deaf players

Speak clearly and naturally.

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guidance takesShould a device of this nature become loose when playing, then the referee should request the player to leave the field of play in order for it to be made secure.

Wearing hearing aids during matcHearing aids are sensitive pieces of electronic equipment and risk being broken if they fall out of the ear during vigorous activity. For this reason some deaf people will choose to play without their hearing aids. However, others prefer to wear their can hear instructions or calls from team mates.

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who have recently had cochlear implant or bone anchored hearing aid surgery are advised against playing football until the operation site has fully healed (approximately

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s and don’ts for communicating with deaf players

Speak clearly and naturally.

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Write things down if necessary.

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It is generally accepted that securely fitted. If a parent is in doubt

guidance takesShould a device of this nature become loose when playing, then the referee should request the player to leave the field of play in order for it to be made secure.

Wearing hearing aids during matcHearing aids are sensitive pieces of electronic equipment and risk being broken if they fall out of the ear during vigorous activity. For this reason some deaf people will choose to play without their hearing aids. However, others prefer to wear their can hear instructions or calls from team mates.

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who have recently had cochlear implant or bone anchored hearing aid surgery are advised against playing football until the operation site has fully healed (approximately

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s and don’ts for communicating with deaf players

Speak clearly and naturally.

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Write things down if necessary.

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Give up. If stuck, try explaining in a

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individual

technology

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It is generally accepted that securely fitted. If a parent is in doubt

guidance takesShould a device of this nature become loose when playing, then the referee should request the player to leave the field of play in order for it to be made secure.

Wearing hearing aids during matcHearing aids are sensitive pieces of electronic equipment and risk being broken if they fall out of the ear during vigorous activity. For this reason some deaf people will choose to play without their hearing aids. However, others prefer to wear their can hear instructions or calls from team mates.

Wearing cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids during matchesHaving a cochlear implant involves having a receiver package an external package that is worn similarly to a hearing aid. The main risk with sport is suffering a blow to the head on or around the site of the internal package, which risks damaging the package or the skin ararea. Although the risk is very smallreplace the package. Like hearing aids, the external equipment is sensitive and risks being broken if it falls off

who have recently had cochlear implant or bone anchored hearing aid surgery are advised against playing football until the operation site has fully healed (approximately

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s and don’ts for communicating with deaf players

Speak clearly and naturally.

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guidance takesShould a device of this nature become loose when playing, then the referee should request the player to leave the field of play in order for it to be made secure.

Wearing hearing aids during matcHearing aids are sensitive pieces of electronic equipment and risk being broken if they fall out of the ear during vigorous activity. For this reason some deaf people will choose to play without their hearing aids. However, others prefer to wear their can hear instructions or calls from team mates.

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who have recently had cochlear implant or bone anchored hearing aid surgery are advised against playing football until the operation site has fully healed (approximately

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s and don’ts for communicating with deaf players

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It is generally accepted that securely fitted. If a parent is in doubt

guidance takesShould a device of this nature become loose when playing, then the referee should request the player to leave the field of play in order for it to be made secure.

Wearing hearing aids during matcHearing aids are sensitive pieces of electronic equipment and risk being broken if they fall out of the ear during vigorous activity. For this reason some deaf people will choose to play without their hearing aids. However, others prefer to wear their can hear instructions or calls from team mates.

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