Game Day info
Field Information
Generally, teams play on the following fields; however, this is subject to change based on field availability. Field information can be found: HERE
- U8-U9: Library Field (Half Field)
- U10: Library Field (Half Field) or Hartshorn
- U11-U12: Millburn High School (Miller) or Library Field (Full Field)
- U13-U15: Millburn High School (Freshman or Neigel)
Pre and Post-Match Checklist
PRE-MATCH CHECKLIST
- Update game card rosters through GotSport (All secondary and club pass players must be officially added to the game card)
- Print game cards & bring game cards, roster, and passes to present to referree
- Confirm uniform colors with opposing team
- Bring game ball (Home Games)
- Bring ice packs & first aid kits to game
- Bring referee money and present to referee (details below)
HOME TEAM POST-MATCH CHECKLIST
- Close fields (information below)
- Enter Score into GotSport (or confirm referee entry)
Field Set Up & Closure Details
At the beginning of each week, MSC will send out field instructions for teams to set up or close down the fields. Detailed field set up and break-down instructions can be found HERE.
- Generally speaking, the first game on Saturday or Sunday will required to set up the fields (moving goals & corner posts) and the last game on Saturday or Sunday will be required to close the fields (returning goals & corner posts).
- When the fields sizes change throughout the day, we may ask teams to move/return goals
- All Goals on the field MUST have sandbags holding the goals down and Corner Flags should be the appropriate flag for the field (turf flags have a base, grass flags are pointed to stick in the mud)
- It is the manager's responsibility to coordinate the support necessary to open/close the fields. It typically requires 3-4 people to support and we suggest asking parents to assist.
Referee Fees
Each team is responsible for paying the referee before the game (split 50% with the opposing team). Fees must be paid in cash and differ by league and age group. All fees listed below are the MSC Team's responsibility. We will reimburse managers at the beginning of each season.
MidNJ: Our reponsibility
- U8-U10: $30/center referee; $15 each/assistant referee
- U11-U12: $35/center referee; $17.50 each/assistant referee
- U13-U14: $40/center referee; $20 each/assistant referee
- U15: $45/center referee; $22.50 each/assistant referee
EDP: Our reponsibility
- U9-U10: $35
- U11-12: $40 center referee; $40 for assistant referee ($80 per team)
- U13-14: $45 center referee; $45 for assistant referee ($90 per team)
Game Duration
MidNJ:
- U8-U10: 25 minute halves
- U11-U12: 30 minutes halves
- U13-U14: 35 minute halves
- U15-U16: 40 minute halves
EDP:
- U8-U10: 30 minute halves
- U11-U12: 30 minutes halves
- U13-U14: 35 minute halves
- U15-U16: 40 minute halves
Etiquette
We believe that playing soccer should be a positive experience that provides opportunities for young players to develop as players:
- Support players encourage them at all times
- Maintain a respectful distance from the field of play
- Refrain from any conduct that will be detrimental to the player, team, club or league.
- Always be polite and humble regardless of calls from officials.
- Allow club officials (coaches, managers, etc.) to act as the leaders.
- Be mindful of players’ emotions and damage caused to young players by overly aggressive sideline behavior.
To that point, Lopsided games – don’t do it! While sometimes hard to do, try to keep score differential to no more than 6 goals or so. Lopsided games are an excellent opportunity to provide additional playing time to the team or work on new positions/skills. In addition, MidNJ has instituted a new policy and the winners of a lopsided game over 8 goals will be penalized a team point in the standings.
Any snafus on game day should be communicated to the Officer of the Weekend as the first point of contact. The phone number and email for the Officer will be provided on the weekly scheduling email.
CONTACT INFO
Millburn Soccer Club
300 Millburn Avenue, P.O. Box 894 Millburn, NJ 07041
