B6. Tasks of Game Officials

B6.1. There are two categories of Game Officials: Support Staff and Game Advisors.

B6.2. Support staff

B6.2.1. Support Staff may support the ongoing game by supplying players with information through visible and audible signals.

B6.2.2. Basic duties of the Support Staff include:

B6.2.2.1. Recording the score

B6.2.2.2. Recording time-outs taken

B6.2.2.3. Timing the game, half time and time-outs

B6.2.2.4. Signaling time limits according to WFDF Ultimate Rules Appendix "Time Limits"

B6.2.3. Additional duties of game officials may include:

B6.2.3.1. Recording player statistics

B6.2.3.2. Recording spirit scores and most valuable player nominations

B6.2.3.3. Informing spectators of any calls made and their resolution

B6.2.3.4. Supplying players with a printed version of the WFDF Rules of Ultimate if requested

B6.2.3.5. Performing any duties that may be undertaken by non-players, including providing perspective on line calls when asked ("Line Assistants")

B6.2.4. Support Staff may only enter the playing field area if invited by both team captains, or by both players involved in a discussion who need to consult that support staff.

B6.2.5. Support Staff may not interfere with the ongoing game by making any calls or decisions. These include:

B6.2.5.1. Foul/violation calls.

B6.2.5.2. Line calls.

B6.2.5.3. Stopping the game if a team did not respond to a time warning correctly.

B6.2.5.4. Stopping a discussion.

B6.2.5.5. Telling the players what call to make.

B6.2.6. Support Staff do not remove the responsibility for Players to make and resolve all calls.

B6.3. Game Advisors

B6.3.1. The key roles and functions of Game Advisors, in order of priority, are:

B6.3.1.1. Providing information to players and spectators to help the game run smoothly.

B6.3.1.2. Assisting players to discuss calls.

B6.3.1.3. Providing advice on the rules, when asked.

B6.3.1.4. Providing perspective on calls, when asked.

B6.3.1.5. Providing information to the TRG.

B6.3.2. The specific duties of Game Advisors are:

B6.3.2.1. Hold pre-game meetings with team representatives to discuss the game advisor role and any event specific rules.

B6.3.2.2. Closely monitor time limits, and encourage teams to comply with these time limits and related rules.

B6.3.2.3. Closely monitor the restraining lines, and encourage teams to comply with the rules concerning those lines.

B6.3.2.4. Closely monitor teams regarding offside and encourage teams to comply with the rules regarding offside.

B6.3.2.5. Provide non-binding perspective on any call, including, but not limited to, "down", "out", "foul", and "travel", when asked.

B6.3.2.6. Provide rule clarifications, when asked.

B6.3.2.7. Participate in on-field discussions between players, when required, to help them make progress on coming to a decision.

B6.3.2.8. Discuss concerns regarding repeated breaches of specific rules, if required.

B6.3.2.9. Call Spirit Stoppages according to A13.1.

B6.3.2.10. Mediate off-field discussions between teams if required.

B6.3.2.11. Provide warnings regarding incidents concerning the WFDF Conduct Policy.

B6.3.2.12. Refer incidents regarding the WFDF Conduct Policy to the TRG.

B6.3.2.13. The TRG may designate specific Game Advisors as Acting Disciplinary Authorities for the Event and such Game Advisors can enforce sanctions during a game as prescribed by the WFDF Conduct Policy.

B6.3.3. Game Advisors must only provide their non-binding perspective on a play when it is clear and obvious to them what occurred.

B6.3.3.1. Once players have sought the perspective of a Game Advisor the players must immediately resolve the discussion, or treat the call as contested.

B6.3.3.2. If a player does not accept a Game Advisors perspective, they should provide a reason for that.

B6.3.4. Game Advisors may only enter the playing field during a stoppage, and may do so without the need to seek approval from captains/players.

B6.3.5. Game Advisors do not remove the responsibility for Players to make and resolve all calls.