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)