Camanachd Association warns clubs to stop abuse of match officials
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The Camanachd Association has stepped in after a rise in abuse of officials this season.
The sport's governing body has contacted member clubs, reminding them of their responsibilities to respect all match officials.
In a letter to clubs, Camanachd Association operations and events manager Astie Cameron said the problem must stop.
He stated: “It’s disappointing that we are having to remind clubs again to respect match officials.
“Over the last few weeks, several instances of players, coaches and spectators challenging decisions made by referees and goal judges, and making comment towards them, have been highlighted to the Camanachd Association.
“Whilst the match officials might not always give the decisions that the players, coaches and spectators want, they give what they see, and I would urge clubs to remind everyone involved with their club to accept the decisions given.
“Without referees, there will be no games and whilst we have been successful in recruiting new officials, others have given up due to the abuse they are receiving.
“I would again urge every club to remind players, coaches and spectators of the codes of conduct as to which they should adhere to."
The association has urged clubs to share the sports's code of conduct on their social media to get the message across on match days.
