For big games with a crew, yes. For most others, the umpires are on the field ready to go at the proper times. Our policy was to step on the field no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Here, if you don't show for a game or are late, your butt is in a sling really quick. The HS coaches just assume you are going to be there. I know some coaches that if you came up to the field (usually a long way from the parking lot around here), and told them you were here, they would look at you funny and say, "so, good for you!"
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Matthew 15:14, 1 Corinthians 1:23-25
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