Information for a potential Game Host

Footy Addicts and Football for All are 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 👇

VenuePostcodeDayTime
Fox HolliesB27 7NSWednesday7pm
Aston UniversityB4 7ETWednesday6pm
Aston UniversityB4 7ETWednesday7pm
Lordswood Girls’ SchoolB17 8QBFriday6pm
Lordswood Girls’ SchoolB17 8QBFriday8pm
Tudor Grange Leisure CentreB91 1NBSaturday11am
Goals Perry BarrB42 2UBSunday1pm
Lordswood Girls’ SchoolB17 9TGSunday1:30pm

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 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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