"Captain, are you ready?"

[Hotlink501]

I get the captains out to the center circle, have them shake hands with their opponents if they haven't already done so by the time I start speaking, I introduce myself and my co-official(s), ask them if they have any question over any rule interpretation. I strongly advise them that sportmanship will be expected from everyone, and if there is a problem, they should come to us in a respectful manner and address the problem. Good luck. Its over and they can go about their pregame as usual. I dont go into any long winded speech, usually takes about 1 minute. If there is 10(more or less) players on one end of the floor wearing the same uniform, I see no need in asking if everyone is properly equipped, why is this necessary, are we going to have a cup or a bra check later? I only talk to the coaches in pregame to introduce myself and get them to sign the book, or just introduce myself if I am the umpire. There is nothing we need to discuss prior to the contest that I can think of.