Directives (12)

12. Allowance for Time Lost
2008/09 Directives

Allowance made for time lost will be indicated at the end of each half. The procedure to be adopted is outlined below:

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Two minutes before the expiry of each half the Fourth Official will position himself at the half way line, and establish eye contact with the Referee.
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During the two minutes before the expiry of each half the Referee must inform the Fourth Official, either visually or verbally, of the amount of time allowed.
* The Fourth Official is to acknowledge this information, using a pre-determined signal between the Fourth Official and the Referee.
* At the expiry of each forty five minute period and not before, the Fourth Official will display the minimum time allowed, to all points of the ground, by use of the board provided.
* Clubs are to be reminded that the PA should announce “There will be a minimum of _____ minutes allowance for time lost”

Any subsequent injuries, or additional delays, including time wasting, will result in further time being added on. No further communication with the Fourth Official will be necessary.

Referees are to ensure that the full allowance is made for time lost and subsequently played.