Check playing venue, SetUp Goals, Corner Flags and ensure that Respect Barrier is in place and that spectators knows that they need to stand behind it.

If appointed greet referee and make arrangements for fees to be paid.

Greet opposing team manager, and exchange player squad lists. No ID Card = No Play, an identity parade must be held should managers want to identify players against ID Cards.

Ensure all players have the right equipment ie footwear and shin pads All players and substitutes to line up pre match to shake hands.

All teams should have access the following equipment:

Goals or Goal Nets
Corner Flags
Water Bottles
Bibs
2 Match Balls U6 – U10 Size 3, U11 – U14 Size 4, U15 and above Size 5 BallPump
Captains Armband
Medical Kit (see below)