Club Match Procedure

Check the Full Time system on a weekly basis to make sure you have correctly noted the date, time and pitch for your fixture.
If you are unable to fulfil your fixture, please contact a committee member.
Ensure your players are registered on the Whole Game System, and that your coaches DBS checks, safeguarding, and emergency aid are all up to date.

Ensure you leave home with the following:

If you are using changing rooms, you have a maximum of ten minutes changing time before you game. If you need a team briefing, this must be done outside. Please do not allow yourself to be alone in a changing room with one player.
Arrive at the gate to your pitch at least ten minutes before kick off. If all six teams arrive at once just before kick off, you risk losing game time.
You must show your coaches ID to the League Official on the gate.

No more than two coaches will be allowed on the pitch per team.
Ensure your spectators are stood in the correct place. A guide can be found here.
Ensure you stand in the correct place, and that your substitutes and bags are in the correct place.
- Substitutes
  - Pitches 1, 3, 4 & 6: One team either side of the 11-a-side goal.
  - Pitches 2 & 5: One team either side of the pitch.
- Bags
  - Pitches 1, 3, 4 & 6: One team’s bags either side of the 11-a-side goal.
  - Pitches 2 & 5: One team’s bags behind either of the small goals.
Pay the referee. The referee may refuse to referee the game until they have received payment.
If you want an ID check, you must request this before kick off.
If your opponents are five minutes or more late, you may be able to claim the result. If you choose to do this, you must inform the referee before kick off. This does not guarantee your claim will be accepted, but does ensure the League Management Committee will discuss it.

Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.
Have realistic expectations, which are appropriate for the players’ ability level, experience, age and maturity.
Stay off the field of play at all times unless invited on by the referee.
Substitutes must be bibbed up at all times.
Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators.
Adhere to the Laws of the Game.
Display and promote high standards of behaviour.
Always respect the match official’s decisions.
Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.
Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
Take responsibility for the behaviour of your teams spectators.
Do not allow spectators to shout instructions to your players.
You will be marked for your sporting behaviour by the referee after full time.