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·         Arrive at least 30 minutes before kick-off to ensure adequate time to set up pitch

·         Ensure you and team are wearing correct footwear

·         Check corner flags are present and secure

·         Check goals are secure

·         Check goals are central in relation to pitch size

·         Check nets are installed correctly

·         Walk pitch and remove any stones and dog faeces

·         Greet visiting team

·         Ensure parents and spectators are aware of where to spectate from and not enter the pitch

·         Ensure you and the visiting team manager know where to stand

·         Confirm pitch is safe to play on

·         Always bring a stocked first aid kit

·         Maintain substitutes in bibs on the side-line

·         Do not criticize the referee

·         If at any time you feel the pitch becomes unplayable, advise the officials

·         Make a note of any home or away parent who may be showing any aggression to players, managers and officials to report during or after the game

·         Remove and store flags if no game is on after you

·         Remove goals immediately after game

·         Take away any water bottles, fruit waste and other rubbish

·         Clean both dressing rooms after your game

AWAY

·         Arrive at least 30 minutes before kick-off

·         Ensure you and team are wearing correct footwear

·         Greet visiting team

·         Ensure parents and spectators are aware of where to spectate from

·         Ensure you and the visiting team manager know where to stand

·         Confirm pitch is safe to play on

·         Always bring a stocked first aid kit

·         Maintain substitutes in bibs on the side-line

·         Do not criticize the referee

·         If at any time you feel the pitch becomes unplayable, advise the officials

·         Make a note of any home or away parent who may be showing any aggression to players, managers and officials to report during or after the game