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 (eight 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
Scorekeeper
- One for Host field to keep game time and penalty time. For multiple fields, visiting teams must help provide volunteer(s) for timer/scorekeeper.
- Clock / Horn / Scoreboard(s)
- Game balls for host field. Visiting teams to help supply game balls for non-host field
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
A Few Weeks Prior
- 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
Week Of Games
- Double check field availability
- Check field condition and correct problems (cut grass, fill holes, etc…)
- Re-confirm officials are scheduled on NVTYLL site
- Email visiting coaches to remind them to set up volunteer(s) for timing and scorekeeping
- 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
- Email your level contact so they can post final scores for all games on league website
- Send any issues or concerns noted during play to the board