Requirements (Must Haves):
Properly lined and maintained fields
- Must have required number of fields to support scheduled games
- Field must be free of hazards (rocks, holes, debris) and have no obstructions within 5 yards of any boundary line unless adequately padded
- Grass should be cut so that ground balls roll naturally
- Lines should be clearly visible and in compliance with rulebook
- Orange cones (seven required) to mark corners, sub box and mid field
Properly Maintained Goals
- Must have two per field
- Flat bottom or “obtuse angle” goals are preferred
- Nets must have all holes repaired
Trained Officials
- Host is responsible for scheduling officials. NOTE: It is often difficult to find officials and you should start looking as soon as you have confirmation from the league of your hosting date(s)
- Host must either pay officials directly (then be reimbursed by league) or provide league with information to pay officials directly.
Scorekeeper
- One per field to keep game time and penalty time (for multiple field you may want to ask the visiting teams to help provide volunteers)
- Clock / Horn / Scoreboard
Telephone available for emergency calls (note direct line to local emergency service)
Additional Items (Nice To Haves):
- Bathroom facilities available nearby or porta-lets on site
- Drinking water source or cooler jugs available to all teams
- Concession stand (good money maker for your team…)
- Rain protection / shade on sidelines for teams and scorekeeper area
- Signs indicating field locations and game scheduling per field
Jamboree Host Checklist
One Month Prior
- Schedule officials
- Ensure any required paperwork is in place to secure use of fields
- Double check driving directions to your jamboree site that are posted on league website and send any corrections to:secretary@nvtyll.com
One Week Prior
- Double check field availability
- Check field condition and correct problems (cut grass, fill holes, etc…)
- Re-confirm officials and arrange for payment
- Check availability of goals, clocks, scoreboards, horns, etc…
- Line fields (see attached field diagram for correct layout)
- Check that goals are on site and in good condition, repair as necessary
Game Day
- Double check weather, call visiting coaches and officials if cancelling
- Place goals on field and check condition of field surface and lines
- Setup scorekeeper area with clock, horn, scoreboard
- Place signs and schedules
- Coordinate with officials on field assignments, rules, score reporting, etc…
Follow Up
- Post final scores for all games on league website
- Ensure payment of officials