Game Day Checklist

1. Pre-Game:

Square up with all Pre-Sale Tickets

Arrive at site 3 - 4 hours prior to kickoff

Find AD/Facility Rep

Get Access to Gym/Locker Room

Layout Equipment in Gym (*Minimum 3 Helpers)

Gather Players, Read ‘Pre-Gear Speech’

Register Players/Collect Waivers

Load Remaining Equipment back into trailer, Lock

Move Truck/Trailer to field

Set-up Admission Gates (Ticket Seller Worksheets)

2. Game Personnel:

Announcer (Announcer Schedule)

Officials (Rule Exceptions)

Chain-Gang

Security

Music (Music Checklist)

Video (Video Checklist)

National Anthem Singer

Color Guard

Coin Toss

Concessions

EMT/Ambulance

3. Field Prep

2 Water Jugs and cups on sidelines

Hang 2 Banners from goal posts

American Flag

2 Sidelines Equipment Guys

Yardage / End zone Markers

4. Coin Toss

Count players on each team, verify count with Registration

Each Player name announced

Coin Toss

Gather Players, Read ‘Pre Kickoff Speech’

Start Game

5. Half Time Entertainment

Give away T-Shirts

Entertainment

6. Start 3rd Quarter

Re-Count Players on each team, verify count with Registration

End Gate Ticket Sales

Get Money for Officials, Announcer

7. Mid 4th Quarter

Discuss Player awards with announcer, note on ‘Game Notes’

Announcer notes player awards on his announcer sheet

8. End Game

Players Huddle on field

Announcer Reads Player Awards

Present Player Awards

Prayer / End Game Speech

Drop Helmets, shoulder pads in end zone

Equipment manager collects equipment

Pay Officials, Announcer

Clean up well *Make AFUSA look Good*

T-shirts

DVDs

Collect Bottom Pads, pants

Load into Trailer

Note final score, player awards, concession totals on Game notes

Pay Equipment help, Gate, Security

Date: ______________

Game #1

Helmets _________________________vs.

OUT RETURNED

__________________ Jerseys

__________________ Jerseys

__________________ Jerseys

__________________ Jerseys

__________________ Jerseys

__________________ Jerseys

Game #2

________________ Pants _________________________vs.

OUT RETURNED

________________ Pants

________________ Pants

Game #3

_________________________vs.

OUT RETURNED

___________________________

(Equipment Manager Signature)

___________________________

(Equipment Manager Print Name)

__________________ Jerseys

State: _________________STARTING INVENTORY

EQUIPMENT START Kickoff: ____________ (Time)

_______________________

Shoulder Pads EQUIPMENT

Helmets

Shoulder Pads

Shoulder Pads

__________________ Jerseys

________________ Pants

________________ Pants

__________________ Jerseys Kickoff: ____________ (Time)

_______________________

________________ Pants EQUIPMENT

Helmets

__________________ Jerseys

________________ Pants

________________ Pants

Game Day Equipment Form

_______________________All information on this form is complete and

correct. I agree that all equipment from starting

inventory has been returned except for items

listed in 'Missing' section above. EQUIPMENT

Helmets

Shoulder Pads

__________________ Jerseys

__________________ Jerseys(End of game day) Missing:

__________________ Jerseys

________________ Pants

________________ Pants

Kickoff: ____________ (Time)

Game Notes

Game Final Score

_________________ vs. __________________ ____________________ = ______

Date: ___________ Kickoff: ____________ ____________________ = ______

Player Awards

Team: ____________________

Offensive: ____________________

Defensive: ____________________

Team: _______________________

Offensive: _______________________

Defensive: _______________________

Pre-Sale Ticket Totals Game Highlights/Summary:

School/Organization Profit

________________________ _________

________________________ _________

________________________ _________

________________________ _________

Concessions

School/Organization Profit

________________________ _________

________________________ _________

Raffle/Other

School/Organization Profit

________________________ _________

________________________ _________

________________________ _________

Pre-Gear Speech

It is very important to cover these points with the guys before ANY gear is handed out. Lead by

example. If you respect the equipment and take good care of it, they will too. Remember that any lost

or damaged equipment is money out of your pocket.

Equipment:

1. Chin Strap

2. Belt

3. Hip Pad

4. Pants

5. Jersey

Speech: Don’t Cut Anything!

1. Don’t Cut Jerseys. Show jersey and under sleeve. Don’t cut it or it will shred and we will

remove you from the field.

2. Don’t Cut Hip Pads. Show Hip Pads “Do not have to wear, but if you do, we don’t use

girdles because of laundry. I got tired of digging through them to pull pads out.” DON’T

CUT THEM. You don’t have to wear them.

3. Don’t Cut Belts. Show Belt & Pants. Show how they weave through the slots with hip

pad. DON’T cut the belts shorter. Tape them or fold them under & tuck in.

4. Don’t Cut Pants. DON’T cut the back of the knee area. Get a bigger pair if they don’t fit.

5. Don’t Cut Chin Strap. DON’T cut it shorter.

Lastly, be nice. Come in one at a time. Remember if the ladies at the desk are upset, I’ll be back, and

you have no idea what upset is. One thing is sure, we’ll all be upset!

Ticket Seller Worksheet

Should Have Actual

Pre-Sale Tickets Count:

Money Collected

$100 Total

Total

Change $1 $5

End Cash

$20

Total $

Child Tickets

Price Color Start # End # Total Sold

Total Sold Total $

$10 $20 $50

$1 $5

Color Start # End #

$10

Start Cash

Adult Tickets

Price

Ticket Seller: Gate:

Ticket Seller Worksheet

Should Have Actual

Pre-Sale Tickets Count:

Money Collected

$100 Total

Total

Change $1 $5

End Cash

$20

Total $

Child Tickets

Price Color Start # End # Total Sold

Total Sold Total $

$10 $20 $50

$1 $5

Color Start # End #

$10

Start Cash

Adult Tickets

Price

Ticket Seller: Gate:

Pre Kick-Off Speech

Directly after the coin toss

Team kneels down around the 50 yard line on their sideline:

1. Guys…this is football. For every guy who gets the big hit…someone gets big hit. If you’re the guy that gets big hit, get up shake your head, slap yourself and get ready for the next play. Illegal retaliation will get you ejected. You’ll get your chance at a later date. If you can see the other players’ eyes and the whistle hasn’t blown…knock him out. But if you cheap shot him…you’ll be dealt with. We expect you to play right on the edge, but do not go over the line.

2. There are a few rules you need to remember:

1. No blitzing

This means you can have up to 4 guys in a 3 or 4 point stance and they’re the only ones who can rush the quarterback in the pocket. If he leaves the pocket, anyone can go get him.

2. No Crack-Back block from wideouts

On the crack back block, you must plant both feet, sink your hips and lead with your hands. If you run through the defender, it will be a 15 yard penalty. The second time it is done by anyone…guys will be ejected.

3. Long Snap Rushing

On any long snap; Punt, extra point, field goal…you can rush everyone…but you cannot touch the center and you cannot rush through “A” Gap.

4. Fighting is an automatic ejection

Throwing a punch will be considered fighting.

5. Celebrations Encouraged Lastly, you can celebrate, but you cannot taunt the other team. Taunting is an automatic ejection.

Music Check List

Reminder: This is a family event. Select appropriate music in good taste,

without swear words or suggestive material.

Ipod with National Anthem and Football related songs

CD of National Anthem and Sports Songs

Extension Cords

Plug-Ins

Splitters

Power Strip

Microphone

List of Songs for all parts of game:

1. National Anthem

2. Kick-Off

3. Time-Outs

4. Half-Time

5. After Game

Suggested Songs:

We Will Rock You - Queen

We Are the Champions - Queen

Under Pressure - Queen

Smackdown - Thousand Foot Krutch

Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N’ Roses

Thunderstruck - AC/DC

TNT - AC/DC

Wild Thing - The Troggs

Monster - Skillet

Hero - Skillet

Kernkraft 400 (Sports Chant) - Zombie Nation

Lose Yourself - Eminem (Clean Version)

Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf

Boom - P.O.D.

I Feel Good - James Brown

Theme from Rocky - Bill Conti

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Announcer Schedule

Site Director: ______________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________

60 Minutes prior to game:

1. Set time clock to run down, make sure everything is properly working in booth.

2. Start Pre-Game Music

30 Minutes prior to game:

*If Needed: Please announce every 5 minutes or until volunteers are found:

“If you would like the best seat in the house for tonight’s game, we are looking for

volunteers to run the chains. This is sideline privileges folks! The first three volunteers to

see the referees can see the game up close from the field. Hurry on down.”

Announcer may be choosing tonight’s MVP’s on offense and defense for both teams.

Please keep your eye out for these as you announce the game.

5 Minutes prior to game:

WELCOME:

“Ladies and Gentleman, good evening and welcome to _________Stadium. Tonight’s

game features the alumni from _______and ________. Alumni Football USA promotes

good sportsmanship by its athletes, coaches and fans. We request your cooperation by

supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Thanks for coming and we

hope you enjoy tonight’s/today alumni football game.”

(Direct players to each sideline for announcing of their name and National Anthem.)

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ANNOUNCE PLAYERS:

“Players, please step to the middle of the field as we announce your names.”

(Players may come from the endzone and be waiting on your direction)

“And now, introducing the visiting Alumni Team: Number____, From the class of_____,

Name____.” (Continue to announce each player from both teams.)

NATIONAL ANTHEM:

“And now Ladies and Gentlemen to honor our country, please stand for the playing of

our National Anthem.”

KICK OFF:

Should have kick-off music playing.

“Let’s stand fans and support our guys as we get ready for the K-I-C-K-O-F-F!”

HALF-TIME:

1. Set Clock for 15 minutes.

2. Games will vary-Music may be played, cheerleaders may be performing, we may

have a kicking contest to announce or Raffle Tickets. Check with Site Director.

4th Quarter:

2 Minute Warning Announcement:

“Fans, Thank You for attending tonight’s Alumni Football USA Game. Please stick around

for the player awards which will be handed out at the conclusion of tonight’s game.

Please be so kind as to throw away any trash around you. Thanks for coming to tonight’s

Alumni Football USA Game and please drive home safely.”

CHECK with Site Director-Sometimes we have kids help us clean up the stadium in

exchange for some candy or small prize.

“Kids, if you would like to go home tonight with a free candy, we are looking for the first

8 kids to help volunteer with trash pick-up. You must be able to stay at least 15 minutes

after game time. Report to announcer booth for trash bag and instructions.”

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PERIODIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Smoking:

“We would like to remind everyone this is a smoke-free facility as well as alcohol free,

please respect __________Stadium by adhering to the guidelines.”

Concessions:

“As you enjoy your evening here at_____Stadium, take a moment to stop by the

concession stand located_________. Thanks to__________for providing concessions this

evening.”

Trash:

“Can I have your attention please? Would you all be so kind as to take a second and pick

up any trash around you and throw it away at the closest trash bin. We would like to

play these alumni games again here in the future and we want to leave the stadium

looking great. Thanks so much for your cooperation in this manner.”

Highlights:

“Highlights of tonight’s game will be posted on YouTube within two weeks. Check out

our website at: ALUMNI FOOTBALL USA .COM”

DVD’s:

(Check with Camera man-These will be handed out to every player tonight or they will

be sold at the front gate or online at Alumni Football USA.com.) They can always be

purchased online.

T-Shirts:

(Check with Site Director-These will be handed out to every player, there may be some

available for sale to fans at the front gate.)

Upcoming Games:

(Check with Site Director)

“ Football fans, we hope you will join us for another Alumni Football Game coming up

on____at_____Stadium when the ___Alumni Team will face off against___. Tickets will

be available at the gate.”

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AFTER GAME:

“Players, please go to the middle of the field for awards and instruction.”

Awards:

Discuss player awards with Site Coordinator, record on Game Summary (pg.5)

When team is huddled on field with Site Coordinator, announce the player awards:

“Ladies and Gentlemen, at this time we would like to present the awards to both

the__and the___. Presenting the awards at midfield is the Site Director of Alumni

Football USA____. First, for the Visiting Team, Tonight’s MVP offense award goes to:___.

Tonight’s MVP Defensive player goes to___. For the home team, Tonight’s MVP

Offensive award goes to__.Our MVP Defensive player goes to____. And now our most

distinguished award goes to the captains of each team. We would like to thank the

captains of both teams for helping make this night come alive for their team. For our

visiting team our leadership award goes to:___. For the home team our leadership

award goes to ___. And last but not least, our oldest player award from the class

of____, (Insert Name) Never say never. A Big Thank You to everyone who participated

tonight. Be sure and get signed up online for next year’s big event.”

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Game Summary

PLEASE RECORD THE FINAL SCORE AND INFORMATION and hand in to Site Director

HOME TEAM: ____________________________________ Final Score: __________

Captain: ___________________________________

Oldest Player: ______________________________

MVP Offense: _____________________________

MVP Defense: _____________________________

VISTOR TEAM: ___________________________________ Final Score: __________

Captain: ___________________________________

Oldest Player: ______________________________

MVP Offense: _____________________________

MVP Defense: _____________________________

Written Summary of Game Highlights:

Rule Exceptions We play according to High School Rules with 5 exceptions:

I. No blitzing. Only 4 rushers from 3 or 4 point stances and only 4 players in 3 or 4 point stances and they’re the only ones who can rush the quarterback in the pocket. Seven players must be in a 2 point stance. Pre-snap 5 yard penalty from LOS. After a hand off, LB's can go. When the QB rolls out past the tackle anyone can go. Send 11 OK on punts (shotgun on 2nd down is not punt formation!).

II. No crack-back block from wideouts... Blocking from outside is OK with 2 hand lead and both feet planted. No head or shoulder lead. If you run through the defender, it will be a 15 yard penalty. The second time it is done by anyone…guys will be ejected. These guys have to go to work on Monday.

III. Long snap rushing; On any long snap, Punt, extra point, field goal…you can rush everyone…but you cannot touch the center and you cannot rush through “A” Gap.

IV. Celebrations after TD's are encouraged, not penalized! However, you cannot taunt the other team. Taunting is an automatic ejection.

V. Fighting is an automatic ejection. Throwing a punch will be considered fighting.