Officials Process

All officials must be submitted via the following Google Form at least ONE WEEK before your fixture - https://forms.gle/f9FK7SwcXATqSAEt5 

This can be completed by either the official(s) themselves or by you on their behalf. Please note that a separate submission is required for each official (e.g., one for the referee, another for linesmen, timekeeper, etc.).

Officials Payment Process

• Officials will be paid via the Referee Payment Request Form, which must be completed before they officiate: Referee Payment Request Form.

• Payments will be processed after the fixture, with officials receiving payment within 7 working days.

• Please ensure your officials are aware of this process and share the attached guidance with them.

Pay Rates

If an official requires a higher rate, please email clubsport@shu.ac.uk with details of who, what, and why before confirming.

BUCS Regulations

All officials must be appointed in line with BUCS Rules & Regulations regarding match officials. The regulations for the lower-tier team will apply unless otherwise stated (e.g., if one team plays at Tier 1 and the other at Premier level, the Tier 1 regulations will apply). See the attached documents for full details.

Please note that failing to source officials for your fixture will result in your opposition automatically taking the Varsity point.

• REG 10.6 Failure to obtain officials Failure to obtain the appropriate officials, as per Appendix 5 (‘BUCS Match Officials Requirements’), may lead to the forfeiture of the affected match, unless there is written notification from the appropriate officials appointments body that they were unable to provide officials and this is communicated at least 48 hours (outside of weekends and bank holidays) before the fixture start time, or where officials withdraw from the fixture within 48 hours of the fixture start time (written evidence required, refer to REG 10.6.3).