Can I remove someone by force, and who backs me up?
Rule- Victoria
- Football Victoria
- Community football
- Ground marshals
- All age groups
- 2026
- Volunteers
No. The handbook says a ground marshal must not remove people by force, as this may be referred to or investigated in line with the GDT (the Football Victoria GDT By-Law that governs discipline).
Other limits on the role:
- You must not consume alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol, and must not smoke or vape, while performing your duties.
- A committee member and/or the club's MPIO will always be in attendance as the "go to" person to support you and advise on action whenever you feel ill equipped to handle a situation.
- You must not work in the technical area coaching or managing a team while on duty as a ground marshal.
Updated 24 Oct 2026