GFL STANDING RULE NO. 4 Adopted on April 9, 2014 FIELD MARSHALL RESPONSIBILITIES I. A. Prior to Game day If the official’s schedule is completed with the field schedule, need to call and verify officials. B. Game Day (Prior to the start of the game) I. The field needs to be ready for use ½ hour before the game or games. a. Grass cut, lines marked every 5 yard line, markers at least on 1 side of field, goal lines and end lines marked and designated. b. Field needs to be roped off for the spectators from the 15 yard line to the 15 yard line. If there are other restrictions depending on the location they need to be followed. EXAMPLE: School field with a track and the fans need to stay in the stands. c. The ropes need to be at least 10 yards from the sideline if at all possible. d. All fans need to be within the 15 yard lines. EXAMPLE: No spectators at the back of the end zones. II. Need to have a good set of chains, set at 10 yards and a working down marker. They need to stay on the home team side. III. The clock needs to be operational and visible for the officials. IV. Needs to make contact with both head coaches and remind them they need to verify ID cards 10 minutes before scheduled game time. (If a player is not present for pre-game ID check they are not allowed to play. Opposing coach may waive this rule. The opposing coach is not required to make exceptions but he is allowed to if he chooses too.) V. Needs to make sure teams are at the field at the appropriate time. (Game time is kickoff time) All preparation should be done. If you are following a game should be aware of the clock situation, be ready to go ahead of schedule (up to 10 minutes) especially if there is multiple games. VI. Verify any jersey color conflicts. Home team is responsible if the jerseys are the same. Change jersey’s or wears pennies. VII. Verify that officials are present. C. During Game I. Be aware of game surroundings. II. Handle crowd issues in conjunction with the officials if asked to. If necessary tape or make notes for a report. III. Check with the officials at halftime for any issues. IV. Pay officials at halftime of their last game. (We don’t want officials hanging around after the game unless a report needs to be discussed for conduct, ejections etc.) D. End of Game I. II. Be aware of the spectators, coaches and the teams conduct. Check with officials if anything needs to be reported for conduct, ejections etc. GFL STANDING RULE NO. 4 Adopted on April 9, 2014 III. I. Any reports that you process needs to be turned in from the org. representative and turned in promptly. Weekend games with the scores on Monday and 24 hours from game if during the week. Repercussions for not reporting ejection or incident can result in suspension and/or fine depending on the severity of issue and ruling by the GFL executive board. E. Inclement Weather Follow the procedure that will be set up for the officials due to changing game times.