Match Manager Duties

  1. Contact the opposition and check all OK, confirm date, time etc.
  2. Agree playing conditions with opposition. For example maximum number of overs per bowler, retirement score, whether LBW will be allowed etc.
  3. Make sure you are in contact with the match admin person who will manage team selection on the web site; load the scores and match report; and monitor payments
  4. Pass your team selection to the match admin or chase for additional players if required. If selection help is required consult with the committee.
  5. If it's a home game, check the pitch is booked, for an away game check and confirm location, provide directions etc.
  6. Food:
    1. For Clarence Park matches ensure chips are ordered for collection around the time the match ends
    2. For Sandpit Lane matches ensure a suitable venue is arranged for post-match food
    3. For Verulamium Park matches check sausages and chips are booked for 6 Bells and if called off let them know ASAP.
  7. Ensure all kit is accounted for and will be at the match.
  8. For a home game ensure the scoreboard will be at the match.
  9. For all games ensure someone is bringing the scorebook.
  10. For a home game we provide the ball, away game opposition do. Check a new ball is available. We play evening matches with a pink ball, so ensure the opposition are aware of this and OK with it.
  11. On the day liaise with own team and opposition especially if bad weather and we need to call off.
  12. Ensure payment requests go out for match fees and chase to ensure they are paid. Standard match fees are £15. Payment is via the HitsSports app or web site. For an away game find out how much they need to be paid (usually 50% of the pitch plus maybe a contribution for the ball) and ensure you pass payment details to the Treasurer. 
  13. For a home match at Clarence Park, Sandpit Lane or Sandridge we will ask for £65 from the opposition - this represents half the pitch fee plus a fiver for the ball. Make sure this is communicated to the oppo and that they have payment details. The oppo can pay with a card reader if someone has it at the match.
  14. Take legible photos of score cards, ensure scorebook is completed and totals add. Pass photo to HistSport admin.
  15. Ensure a match report is written and pass on to the HitSport match admin.