ERURS 09 Game Reference Booklet

This page has been updated as of Apr 22, 2007.

While there were quite a few referees out at the Strathcona Druid’s HS Tournament this weekend, each of us forgot at least one thing!! I have prepared this quick list for your reference while your are preparing for your first, or next, game!!

Before you leave the house:

For the game:

  1. Whistle (2) - in case the pea blows out,
  2. Watch or timer (2) - in case battery dies or you get bumped into,
  3. Cleats or boots (2) - left & right feet,
  4. Touch flags (2) - and remember to take them home,
  5. Coin for flipping,
  6. Pencil(s) for game, pen (2) for game sheets,
  7. Paper to write on for scoring,
  8. RED & YELLOW card,
  9. Jerseys (3) - to ensure that you don’t match the two teams,
  10. Shorts (2 pair),
  11. Socks,
  12. Hair tie-backs for long hair (100),
  13. Sun-screen (though you might not need it until July),
  14. Dubbin or vaseline (to waterproof the boots and your thighs, respectively),
  15. Water bottle (2) - one is probably going to be stolen accidentally by one of the players,
  16. Shower stuff, thongs for shower, and TOWEL!! for after shower, A-5-3-5 and clean clothes,
  17. Snack for after, or between games at tournaments,
  18. Bug spray,
  19. Nail clippers or box-cutter (single-toe in front) for players,
  20. Duct tape or sports tape rolls (2) - for taping whatever,
  21. Plastic bags - for kit bag, for nasty boots after, towel, for game sheet,
  22. Clip-board for game sheet - usually provided, but have at least 3 game sheets with you for the season, especially out-o-town games.
  23. Game journal (see ERURS 11 Dear Game Diary in the left menu …)

One day I will sort this into order of importance … Meanwhile, we are preparing a game reference booklet for this season: A mini quick-reference guide, and another one that is for your more profound reading & learning pleasure. Updates to come!