Submitting the roster before the game

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Unfortunately, I think that your local interpreter's answer is inaccurate and uninformative. While that is the definition of a team member, the rules do not state WHEN those kids have to be ready to play.

Maybe I'm being being too specific, but you're both inaccurate. "Ready to play" is not part of the rule. The rule says that bench personel have to be in uniform and eligible to become a player. You don't have to be ready that minute, you just have to be eligible. Does that make a difference?