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We established our Pre-Game Countdown last year. We sent it to Dick Knox and he had it published in the NF Mechanics Manual, along some details, to clarify all points. There is also another pre-game countdown in the manual.
15:00 Enter the playing court area and go directly to positions.
Opposite score table, Ref - Division line, U1 - observe home team, U2 - observe visitors.
12:00 Umpires will get respective captains and meet Ref at center court. Designate team color for each team and speaking captain. Discuss sportsmanship expectations.
10:00 Referee goes to score table and briefs score keepers and timer
1:30 Greet coaches and ask them the pertinent questions. Stress sportsmanship and ask for their assistance.
1:00 Teams leave court area, officials go score table side and prepare to begin game.
Remove jackets after the National Anthem, during introduction of players
If teams leave and return to dressing room with more than 1 minute showing on the game clock, officials may return to an area near their dressing room or wait near the score table area.
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