PRE-SEASON
Players
Ensure each team has a squad of at least 14 players or the appropriate number for Mini Soccer/small sided teams.
Affiliation
Complete and forward the appropriate documentation and fees to Lancashire County Football Association and league or other competitions.
Facilities
Arrange pitch(es) which comply with appropriate league regulations and specifications. It is also prudent to arrange/book training facilities early.
Meetings
Organise club/team meetings (eg. Weekly Training, Monthly Management Meeting, AGM). Also attend relevant league meetings when required.
Registration
Ensure all players are registered with appropriate league and/or County Associations. Up to date photographs may be required.
Friendly Fixtures
Arrange fixtures with secretaries of affiliated clubs.
Subscription
Set a subscription for players and members to meet your costs for the season. Carry out fundraising (appropriate to the club).
Delegation
Club Secretaries/Team Managers should seek support from other members to spread the administrative workload where practical.
PRIOR TO THE DAY OF A GAME
Confirm Fixture
eg. kick-off time, colours, directions to ground, availability of pitch with groundsman, match officials.
ON THE DAY OF A GAME
Pitch
Ensure pitch is safe and correctly prepared with nets, flags, markings and access to appropriate changing facilities.
Match Officials
Ensure match officials have been paid (home team only).
Refreshments
Provide refreshments where appropriate.
Results
Ensure the result card is completed and posted to the appropriate league official to arrive by designated time. Please note the competition may require the result to be confirmed by telephone to the appropriate official. Level of detail on result card (e.g. players, goal scorers, substitutions, injuries etc) will be dependent on league policy.
OTHER TASKS
Disciplinary Procedures
This is an ongoing task throughout the season. The secretary and player must complete and return appropriate documentation with fines. A record should be kept of players’ discipline and ensure any suspended players do not play.
END OF THE SEASON
AGM & Presentation Evening
Arrange AGM and/or presentation evening.