PRZ Field Manager Staff Responsibilities

Field Manager Staff Responsibilities

PRZ 7v7

Field Manager

• Each event will have a Field Manager for every 7v7 field (2 per 120-yard football field).
• Before the first game starts, field managers will help distribute player wristbands at the team check-in.
• Assist with rule interpretations, referee control, & and player/coach communication.
  • Regular communication with refs and yelling out the score to teams and spectators.
  • Update scoreboards
  • Keep 22-minute game clock on phone or stopwatch (or have the ref do it)
• Ensure that games DO NOT start earlier than 10 minutes before scheduled start time.
• The Field Manager will be in charge of maintaining order during the game and ensuring the rules are enforced properly.
• If there is a dispute on the interpretation of a rule, the field manager can act as a liaison between the ref and the coach to make sure the rules are enforced properly.
• Help to de-escalate situations as they occur (players, coaches, spectators, refs, etc).
• Field Managers will be tasked with helping keep fans as well as teams that are not playing at an appropriate distance from the sidelines to maintain a safe playing environment.
• Each Field Manager will get a copy of the rules before the tournament, and there will be a rule sheet at each field for reference. Prep Redzone Official 7 on 7 Rules
• Field Managers will collect the scorecards from the refs after each game -
  • Make sure that the total score is added up and circled on top
  • Take the scorecard from the refs and have each coach sign the scorecard
  • Scorecards will be collected after each game by the event director.
  • You will also have to enter in the score in Sports Thread How to enter scores in SportsThread
  • Ensure all players are wearing wristbands before and during the game!
• Note- you will want to download the Sports Thread on your phone to access the schedule!