Exeter United F.C.

Monday/Tuesday

 

Contact the opposing coach to confirm the game time, field location, and uniform colors. If both teams have the same color, the home team must change.

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Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

Provide your team with directions to the field and game time information.

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Game Day!

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• Bring ice and a first aid kit.

• Arrive 30-45 minutes before the game starts.

• If you’re the home coach, check the field for corner flags, make sure nets are fastened, and goals are anchored.

• Have two copies of your roster ready with players' names and uniforms.

• Bring the team's medical release forms.

• Have coach passes ready to show the referee (max of 2 coaches on the sideline for U11 and up, and 3 coaches for U9 and U10).

• Have player passes ready for travel teams.

• Each coach pays half of the referee fee in cash before the game.

• Each team must provide one linesperson to assist the referee with out-of-bounds calls.

• The home team must provide the game ball.

• Ensure the goalkeeper’s shirt is a different color than both teams’ uniforms.

• If no referee shows up, agree with the other coach on someone to referee and offer to pay them per half, in case the official referee arrives late.

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During the Game

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• Show good sportsmanship toward the opposing team and the referee.

• You're responsible for your players' and fans' behavior.

• Keep your comments to players positive and encouraging.

• Be prepared to handle any injuries.

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After the Game

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• Congratulate the opposing team and thank the referee.

• Get the official scorecard signed by the referee and collect your player passes.

• Keep your post-game talk short and positive—this is not the time to point out mistakes.

• Report the score to the league through the link provided.

• If you have feedback about the refereeing, complete a referee evaluation form and send it to RBJSL. Do not argue with the referee on the field—send a copy of the evaluation to our Games Commissioner and Boys/Girls Director.

• If no referee showed up, report this to our Game Commissioner.