2008 Thunder Soccer Fest Field Manager Instructions
The Field Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that a team representative is present at the assigned field for ALL games. This includes being present at that field even if the coordinator’s team is NOT playing.
Equipment Set Up
The fields will be set up for each site. Report any problem to your site coordinator.
Pre-Game – Headquarters - 30-45 minutes before 1st Game
· Coordinator will pick up the scorebook, identification apparel, game balls and radios.
Pre-Game – Field - 15 minutes before 1st Game
Check player passes at the beginning of each game for all teams on Saturday and Sunday at least 15 minutes prior to game. Check approved roster with that of the player cards. Report any problems to Headquarters.
Game Time
The field manager will provide an adidas game ball to referee for the match. NO other balls are permitted to be used for matches.
During Game
Ensure that players and spectators take opposite sides of the field. Each team is permitted three (3) team officials on the players’ side of the field.
Report all accidents immediately to headquarters via radios. Use Channel 1 to report accidents or to communicate with Headquarters.
Encourage teams to maintain a clean area.
Post-Game
Have referees complete score sheet in its entirety (located in field binder) – list scores and all red/yellow cards. Referees, team coaches and field coordinators must sign score sheet were indicated.
Report scores to headquarters at the completion of each match, but no later than 15 minutes of game’s end. Provide field number, game number/time, teams and scores, red/yellow cards. Use Channel 2 to report scores.
Collect trash from field and site area.
Miscellaneous Items
Provide assistance whenever possible. Refer to the Tournament Rules if necessary (in binder). Any weather issues will be determined by the SoccerPlex for resolution.
After last game at site, help take down and store materials.
Post Last-Game – Headquarters - 30-45 minutes after last game on field
After the last game at each field, return scorebook, balls and radio to the Tournament Headquarters tent. Field Managers are responsible to insure that the radio for their field is returned…any lost radios will be charged to the individual field manager!
