RISOA Match Checklist

The Day Before the Match, Have You…

□	Called your crew (if you’re the Head Referee) or 
□	Received a call from the Head Referee (if you’re part of the crew)?
□	Verified all your gear is ready to go?
□	Made sure the crew will all have the same color shirt in case of player color conflicts?
□	Put your game assignment sheet with phone numbers in your bag?
□	Verified directions to the match site?
□	Agreed to meet in the parking lot so you can enter as a unit, or at least determined if anyone will be late?

The Day of the Match, Have You…

□	Verified with the school (Head Referees) the match time/date/location, even if the weather is not a factor, by 1pm or
□	Heard from the Head Referee about any changes to the original plan?

In your Pre-Match Activities, Have You …

□	Entered the site as a crew if at all possible?
□	Entered the field as a crew (i.e. in full uniform) together?
□	Conducted a proper field and team inspection?
□	Introduced yourselves to coaches, assistants, trainers, and particularly verified that the site administrator is present?
□	Met with ball handlers on their responsibilities and your expectations?
□	Determined with coaches and timekeepers how the official time will be tracked?
□	Worked out with home team personnel how pre-match announcements (starting line-up, National Anthem, etc.) will be handled? 
□	Held (Head Referees) an appropriate Pre-Game meeting with your crew, especially covering any potentially unusual or challenging situations?
□	Entered the field to start the match as a unit, and moved to “start position” professionally?

During the Match, Have You…

□	Communicated with one another as much as possible, either verbally or non-verbally?
□	Made a mental checklist of things to cover and/or correct at half-time or at the end of the match?
□	Continued to enter and exit the field as a unit?

At the End of the Match, Have You…

□	Verified the score, cards, and noted any injuries?
□	Signed (Head Referees) the home team’s scorebook?
□	Exited the field and stadium both quickly, and as a unit?
□	Within 24 hours, filled out game cards, sportsmanship reports, peer feedback forms, and other forms as required?