Sin bins to be trialled in local football league
The Temporary Dismissals is a bid to reduce instances of dissent and abuse towards match officials, which has blighted local football for years and is seen as a cause for a shortage of referees.
During the trial, on-field players will be shown a blue card for dissent and must leave the pitch for a 10-minute period. Sanctions for all offences other than dissent by on-field players will remain unchanged.
The decision to implement the Temporary Dismissals trial was approved by the FAW Community Game Board following consultation with representatives of the six Welsh Area Associations and discussion with the English Football Association where the system has been in place for several seasons at grassroots level.
The leagues, clubs, coaches, players, and referees involved in the trial will receive training on temporary dismissals before the start of the next season.
The Leagues chosen for the trial:
- Central Wales Football League
- Gwent Premier League
- North Wales Coast East Premier Division
- North East Wales Reserve League
- Highadmit Projects South Wales Alliance League
- Macron West Wales Premier League
The FAW will monitor its impact on instances of dissent and abuse towards match officials throughout the season to determine whether the policy should be rolled out across all grassroots football in Wales.
Noel Mooney, CEO of the FAW, said: “Our mission is to make football the most inclusive, accessible and successful sport in all parts of Wales. The Temporary Dismissals trial will help us achieve our aim by encouraging fair and respectful behaviour in grassroots football which will only increase participation and strengthen the game as a whole.”
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