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The Ref - The Referee | Judging Paintball Games
The referee is the person who makes sure all the rules are followed on the paintball. The ref must do a number of things, like making sure all the players stay within the , and that all players go directly to the when eliminated. The referee works diligently to make sure that all the safety rules are followed, and that the players are all informed of the rules before play begins. A partial list of the referee's duties are listed below.
The referee must have a two way radio for communicating with the other referees on the field. The ref should also carry a squeegee and a rag for cleaning jammed barrels. Every referee is responsible for memorizing all of the field rules at the paintball rec field or tournament. Prior to game start, the ref must brief all of the players on the proper safety precautions. Referees are responsible for the safety of all athletes in the field. The referee is instructed to inform field or tournament league officials of any violation of barrel plug or mask violations during game events. The referee should inspect each player's masks before they step onto the field, and remind them to keep their mask on the entire game. After the game is over, the referee should make barrel plug checks on players, even as they are leaving the field.
The refs should use their two way radios to communicate with the other referees throughout the game. In scenario or objective focused games, should inform the that an objective is about to be accomplished.
In recreational paintball, referees must check the paintball guns and equipment prior to the game. The referees must check for the speed of the markers. The referees assist with cleaning, storing, and maintaining equipment. The equipment is prepared by recreational managers and refs before players arrive. In recreational fields, the referees must test out all the equipment, and set aside any malfunctioning guns or parts. Referees must provide support for all rental equipment that malfunctions during game action. If any rental equipment fails during the game, the referee sends the player back to the rental station for new gear. The ref helps players to repair damaged rental equipment on the field if the equipment is fixable there.
The referee works tirelessly on the field to maintain fair play, and to make sure that all the rules are abided by. The ref is expected to follow up on calls for a paint check and conduct paint checks at a player's request. He must make sure that all hit players exit the field in as direct line as possible towards the exit. The ref must make sure that the hit player exits the field immediately, and does not interfere with any of the game's events. The ref makes sure that "live" players know who the eliminated player is so that he can exit the field quickly and safely. Any player caught cheating is ejected from the game, and warned of impending suspensions if the duplicitous behavior is continued.
Referees are not responsible for any equipment that did not come from the field's rental station. A player's personal guns or gear is not the responsibility of the referee or the managers of the . That being said, a referee should accompany a player to search for misplaced equipment after the game.
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