Sin. Bin. Back.
From the start of the 2024/25 season Temporary Dismissals, commonly known as ‘Sin Bins’, will be introduced to grassroots senior and youth football throughout Wales.
Abuse Statistics
60%
of grassroots games have Referees appointed
1,000+
referees have left the game in last 5 years
88%
of referees received verbal abuse
25%
of referees received physical abuse
Why do Sin Bins work?
Sin Bins are effective in reducing dissent because the offence results in a team being deprived of a player for ten-minutes. This means the player misses out on playing, while their coaches and teammates find it more difficult to win the game as a result of the dissent offence. This encourages discipline among players and coaches.
Dissent offences are avoidable and always within the control of the player. If players avoid committing dissent offences, their team will not be disadvantaged by the introduction of the sin bin.
