Ground Marshall’s Responsibilities

FOR ~ UNDER 11

 

· Ensure the ground on match day is prepared to acceptable standards e.g.:

1. Ground marking done.

2. Surface playing area setup according to age group [see below]

3. Grounds are unset after the match if no longer being used.

4. Protection on goal/point posts.

5. Sprinklers removed/lowered.

 

· Ground Marshall should arrive at the ground at least 40 minutes before the game. **

 

· Ensure that games commence at designated times, in consultation with Umpires or if AFL Brisbane Juniors Board Member is present then length of quarters may be adjusted to keep timetable on track. 

          [Time as listed below]

 

· Ensure First Aid Attendant and stretcher is in place.

 

· Be in attendance to the Umpires prior and after the game and ensure Umpires have an escort on and off the ground.

 

· Be the pivot point for information for Visiting Teams and Umpires.

 

· Oversee the Codes of Conduct on match day &and report to AFL Brisbane Juniors of breaches of Code of Conduct. It is important that Ground Marshalls conduct themselves in a firm but polite manner and are not over officious when speaking to persons regarding breeches of Code of Conduct.

 

IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT GROUND MARSHALLS RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF JUNIOR FOOTBALL ON MATCH DAY. GROUND MARSHALLS SHOULD REFLECT THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF OUR CODE OF CONDUCT.

THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A PRO-ACTIVE SERVICE TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS OF JUNIOR FOOTBALL ON MATCH DAY.

 

GAME TIMES FOR ~ Under 11   

                               -          15 Minute Quarters ~ 5 Minutes Half Time

 

SURFACE PLAYING AREA [Ground Sizes] FOR ~ Under 11

                               -   130  m x 90 m

                              

** If you are the first game for the day/night, ensure you have club keys to open up.

If junior games are being played prior, assist the previous games GM in unsetting the grounds after the junior match is over.

It is also the Ground Marshalls duty to ensure all equipment is put away in the correct place, after the game is over, if no longer required. All goal posts, witches hats and marker discs are kept in the 2nd change room.

FRIDAY NIGHTS ~Instructions for switching on lights is on the power box in the canteen.