/ PLAYER SUSPENSION REPORT WRITING
(REPORT FORM IS ON THE SECOND PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT)
REPORT WRITING
  • Use the template provided below.
  • Please type or write legibly
  • Ensure all of the basic details are completed correctly and accurately
  • Make sure your report is objective (don’t include personal opinions and keep it factual)

REPORTING THE INCIDENT
  • Give some context to the incident;
  • Where were you on the court when it happened?
  • Where was the other umpire when the suspension was made
  • Where was the ball and who had possession of the ball?
  • Where was the incident on the court?
  • What happened in the run up to the incident?
  • Had the player been formally warned prior to the suspension?
  • What happened in the incident?
  • Report only what you saw and heard - these must be linked!

CONCLUDING THE REPORT
  • What were the outcomes you came to?
  • How did you reach these outcomes?
  • How was the game restarted?
  • Were there any repercussions from the incident - only comment if there were!
  • The report must be e-mailed or posted to the relevant Region/County/league within 48 hours.


Match Date / Week # / Venue
League / Division
Match / Home Team / Visiting Team
Quarter / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / OT / Match Time at the time of Suspension
Circle or delete as appropriate
Team / Playing Position of
Suspended Player
Player’s Name
Length of Suspension /
  • A given number of minutes
/ Insert/Delete
as appropriate
  • A given number of goals
/ Insert/Delete
as appropriate
  • Until The Next Interval
/ Insert/Delete
as appropriate
  • For the Remainder of the match
/ Insert/Delete
as appropriate
Reason for the Suspension / The breaking of the rule / rulesthat were breached
Had the player been warned prior to this suspension?
(Circle or delete as appropriate) /
  1. by yourself
/ Yes / No
  1. by the other Umpire
/ Yes / No
If your answer to (b) is YES, were you aware of this at the time of the suspension / Yes / No
Did this suspension result following communication with your co-umpire about this incident / Yes / No
Please write a short report outlining the nature of the incident. (use a separate page if required)
Controlling Umpire
Name / Signature / Date
Non-Controlling Umpire
Name / Signature / Date
Through the completion and submission of this report, I consent that further action may be taken against the player noted above, pursuant to the England Netball Code of Conduct.

Player Suspension Form