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Originally posted by keystoneref
I have a checklist that I have on a laminated 3 x 5 index card that I take with me to speak with the head coaches. This is a list I have used for the past 10 years, you will have to decide if it is applicable for Pop Warner.
1) Are your players legally equipped? Do you need us to check any equipment or braces?
2) Are any players using shields? (Doctor's excuse & principle's letter)
3) Any players with casts? (Doctor's excuse)
4) Does everyone use a mouthpiece? (PIAA letter to excuse them)
5) Any plays or formations we need to be aware of?
6) Is the QB right or left handed?
7) Is the punter Right or left footed?
8) Is the place kicker Right or left footed?
9) Inform each coach on the length of halftime & tell them the official time and advise them who will have the 25 second clock if one isn't visible.
10) Verify the game balls and ask if they have their own ball boys.
11) Ask if they have any questions on overtime procedures or the mercy rule
12)Obtain the name of the sideline control coach
13) Captains names and numbers
14) Ask if they have made a decision yet, what their option will be if they win the coin toss.
15) Read the sportsmanship message to the captains and head coach. PA directive
16) Bid them good luck
Its a fairly comprehensive list but it doesn't take very long. Good luck
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not a bad list but it seems to me redundant in questions 2, 3 and 4 to question 1.
as far as question 10 I simply tell them we won't check balls but if an officail tosses one off an illegal to not use it again.