Prior to Match Day and on Match Day – All fixtures

• Check BUCS / SSS Website for fixture venue and start time and any last minute changes.

• Check BUCS Website for the kit colour you are supposed to wear – (Home team changes if kit clash so be prepared)

• Kit is washed / cleaned / counted and everyone is aware who is bringing it to venue.

• *IMPORTANT* Check all players participating are members of the Sports Union AND have affiliation.

• Team (Score) +Sheets prepared clearly for officials and copy retained.

Home Game

• Check facilities are booked and confirm time with Sports Administrator for the opposing team 48 hours before the match.

• Officials are mandatory and need to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance.

• Post-match hospitality is arranged (if required).

• Equipment checked and any special match day kit prepared (match balls pumped up / 1st Aid Kit etc.)

• Always submit results to the Union Affairs Assistant (union@qmu.ac.uk) immediately after the game.

Away Game

• Transport booked at least 7 days in advance – Please refer to the “How to book a minibus” factsheet (essential documentation that needs to be submitted). Link to the booking form is here.

• Take plenty of water and food for journey – both ways (post-match recovery).

• Arrange who is bringing different items of kit (balls / playing kit / water bottles etc).

• Leave with plenty of time to make your fixture – don’t be late.

• If you have taken a minibus to your fixture, remember to fully refuel the bus before returning to QMU.

You can download and print a copy of this checklist here.

*This list is not exhaustive and should be used as a starting point for your preparations.