Youth Soccer Referee pre-game script:
"Welcome to today's match between the ________ and the
________.
(coin flip or team listed 2nd on the schedule is home team or team bench closest to school is home team, etc)
The home team today is the ________. Would someone from that team please offer a short prayer.
Thank you
Today the ________ will begin on this goal (pointing) and the ________ will be going towards this goal (pointing).
(Age variations:
Ages 4-6 - Please remember there is no pushing or
shoving in soccer and only the goalie can use his hands. Remember to stop
when you hear the whistle.
Ages 4 - When a ball goes out of bounds it may be thrown or kicked in
Ages 5-6 - No more than one coach on the field
Ages 7 + - No coaches on the field. Coaches please assign one person from
each of your teams to assist as a line judge
Please show good sportsmanship at all times.
Now, if I may have two players (visiting team) only in the circle to kick off... (allow time for subs to return to the sidelines)