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EXAMPLE OF TIME MANAGEMENT
You will, of course pack your bag well before you need to, so that you know everything is as it should be and that you have reduced the chances of something going wrong
The next problem is what time to set off for the ground. Allow plenty of time. So, let us say the match is due to start at 12:00 noon; what time do you need to get there? The Law says you should be there 45 minutes before play is scheduled to commence. Much better, then to say you need to be there by 11:00 at the latest
How long is your journey? Let us say we expect it to take about an hour or a bit less. In that case 10:00 is probably too late to leave, as you might encounter a problem on the way. Give yourself extra time. Why not set off at 09:30?
When you get to the ground you will have some duties required by the Laws. In addition, you need to identify who is who - colleague, ground staff (you may need a good rapport with them, so meet them early), captains, club officials, etc. Do that soon. Why? Because we are trying to manage time so that nothing becomes rushed. If you have already found out the names of the captains it will help a lot; and you will, of course, at least know your colleague's name. Put your kit in the changing room and make sure all the items that you will take on to the field are easily available
You will, of course pack your bag well before you need to, so that you know everything is as it should be and that you have reduced the chances of something going wrong
The next problem is what time to set off for the ground. Allow plenty of time. So, let us say the match is due to start at 12:00 noon; what time do you need to get there? The Law says you should be there 45 minutes before play is scheduled to commence. Much better, then to say you need to be there by 11:00 at the latest
How long is your journey? Let us say we expect it to take about an hour or a bit less. In that case 10:00 is probably too late to leave, as you might encounter a problem on the way. Give yourself extra time. Why not set off at 09:30?
When you get to the ground you will have some duties required by the Laws. In addition, you need to identify who is who - colleague, ground staff (you may need a good rapport with them, so meet them early), captains, club officials, etc. Do that soon. Why? Because we are trying to manage time so that nothing becomes rushed. If you have already found out the names of the captains it will help a lot; and you will, of course, at least know your colleague's name. Put your kit in the changing room and make sure all the items that you will take on to the field are easily available