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)
• 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

Timekeeper/Scorekeeper

• Either one central timekeeper who can start and stop all games at the same time.
• Or one Timekeeper on Host field to keep game time and penalty time.
• For multiple fields, visiting teams must help provide volunteer(s) for timer/scorekeeper.
• Coaches can keep own scores, agreeing on final score at end of game.
• 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: webmaster@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
• Share any key details related to parking, bathroom locations, field numbering, etc.
• 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