Information for a potential Game Host

Footy Addicts is always looking for reliable, team-players, good communicators and organised members of our community to help us manage the football games on the pitch. Please check our current opportunities below 👇

🤝 Please remember, these are for Footy Addicts staff games only. Last updated: 3/10/24
AreaVenueDayTime
GlasgowPalace Of Art Pitches, BellahoustonSUNDAY12:00
BirminghamAlexander Stadium, Perry BarrWEDNESDAY19:00
London, CentralArchbishops Park, WaterlooSUNDAY12:00
CroydonArk Blake Academy, East CroydonTUESDAY19:00
London, North WestARK Elvin Academy, Wembley CentralTHURSDAY20:00
London, South EastArk Globe Academy, Elephant & CastleFRIDAY18:30
London, South EastArk Globe Academy, Elephant & CastleSATURDAY12:00
London, EastBobby Moore Academy, StratfordSUNDAY13:00
South EastBrighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA)WEDNESDAY20:00
London, South EastCanons Leisure Centre, MitchamTHURSDAY19:30
London, South WestCity Heights Academy, Tulse HillTHURSDAY20:00
London, South EastCity of London Academy, SouthwarkFRIDAY18:00
London, NorthEnfield Grammar SchoolTUESDAY20:00
London, CentralFinsbury Leisure Centre, Old StreetSATURDAY14:30
NottinghamForest Sports ZoneTHURSDAY21:00
BirminghamFox Hollies Leisure CentreWEDNESDAY19:00
BirminghamFox Hollies Leisure CentreFRIDAY19:00
LeicesterFullhurst Community CollegeSUNDAY11:00
London, South WestFurzedown Recreation CentreSUNDAY13:00
London, South EastGoals Soccer Centres - BeckenhamWEDNESDAY17:00
London, South EastGoals Soccer Centres - BeckenhamSUNDAY12:00
London, NorthHaringey Sixth Form CollegeTHURSDAY19:00
London, South EastHarris Academy, GreenwichSATURDAY11:00
BristolImperial Sports GroundMONDAY19:00
London, South EastJAGS Sports Club, North DulwichTUESDAY18:00
London, South EastJAGS Sports Club, North DulwichWEDNESDAY20:00
London, WestLammas Park Football Pitch, EalingTUESDAY18:00
London, WestLammas Park Football Pitch, EalingWEDNESDAY19:00
BirminghamLordswood Girls School and Sixth Form CentreFRIDAY18:00
BirminghamLordswood Girls School and Sixth Form CentreFRIDAY20:00
BirminghamLordswood Girls School and Sixth Form CentreSUNDAY13:30
London, North WestMiddlesex University, HendonFRIDAY19:00
London, South EastMulgrave Primary School, WoolwichTHURSDAY19:00
CroydonPowerleague - CroydonSATURDAY11:00
LiverpoolPowerleague - LiverpoolWEDNESDAY20:30
London, South WestSacred Heart School, ClaphamTHURSDAY17:30
London, South EastSamuel Montagu Youth Centre, KidbrookeTHURSDAY20:00
London, South WestSt John's Angell Town School, BrixtonMONDAY18:00
London, South WestSt John's Angell Town School, BrixtonTUESDAY18:00
London, South WestSt John's Angell Town School, BrixtonWEDNESDAY18:00
London, South WestSt John's Angell Town School, BrixtonTHURSDAY17:00
London, South WestSt John's Angell Town School, BrixtonTHURSDAY18:00
London, South WestSt John's Angell Town School, BrixtonSATURDAY11:00
London, South WestSt John's Angell Town School, BrixtonSATURDAY12:00
London, North WestThe Hive Football Centre, EdgwareSATURDAY11:00
London, NorthThe Latymer School, EdmontonMONDAY19:30
London, NorthThe Latymer School, EdmontonFRIDAY19:30
LeedsTrinity Academy LeedsWEDNESDAY20:00
BirminghamTudor Grange Leisure CentreTHURSDAY19:00
BirminghamTudor Grange Leisure CentreSATURDAY11:00
London, WestWestway Sports CentreTHURSDAY19:00
London, NorthWhittington Park, ArchwayTUESDAY21:00
ManchesterOrdsall Leisure CentreTUESDAY20:00
ManchesterTrinity Sports CentreMONDAY20:00
London, NorthBarnard Park Football Pitch, IslingtonTUESDAY20:00

Check our Game Host Guide Below👇

Before the game 🖥️

  • Equipment check, 2 balls, pump, freshly washed bibs if we are using ✅
  • Be 10 mins early ⏱️
  • Introduce yourself to the players

At the game ☘️

  • Sort the teams out and try and get started ASAP. Explain rules to any new players
  • We play without a referee but if any decisions need to be made then you can decide
  • Keep the game score
  • Change keepers so that everyone goes in goal. (E.g. every 6/7 mins)
  • Make changes to the teams if the game is uneven
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After the game 🤝

  • Finish the game on time and ensure people leave the venue
  • Any issues or suggestions to make the game better, please report to Footy Addicts on whatsapp or messages.

What do you get in return?🤔

  • Equipment: 2 good footballs and bibs delivered to your house
  • Free football game, spot reserved every week
  • Training top once you are established and regular host
 

Top-level hosting tricks 💯

Some things our hosts do to make the games that little bit better:
  • Have a clear profile picture so players can recognise you
  • Check the games list and pre-set teams
  • Be friendly and get to get to know the players
  • Look out for the new players (green dot on profile pic)
  • Announce the game rules before kick-off 
  • If we don’t have full numbers, grab a couple of players from the sidelines
  • Use a wristwatch to time the keeper change
  • Be aware of our Code of Conduct
  • Squad picture after the game 📸
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