U12 - SGV-U12C-1

Spectator Liaison Program

Both Home and Away teams, participating in all divisions U10-U19 are required to provide a spectator liaison for every BGL league game and playoff game (if applicable). The spectator liaison can be any person associated with a player on the team, over the age of 18. The spectator liaison can be a different person each game and their name must be PRINTED on the game sheet in the space provided. The spectator liaison must wear the identifying BGL neck lanyard and sit in a visible area in the stands with the spectators. The spectator liaison must be an individual who is willing and able to control and monitor the behavior of the parents and team spectators throughout the game. This role is to be taken very seriously and the goal of this role is to keep the parents and coaches in the game following the rules as set forth in code of conduct as well as maintaining respect for the referees and opposing team. This role is not in place for the spectator liaison to question any calls made by the officials.

Description of Duties

· Wear the BGL spectator liaison neck lanyard -this is to be provided by a team official.

· Ensure your name is printed on the game sheet (vertical space beside black HOME or VISITOR bar)

· Place yourself in a visible area in the middle of your team’s spectators.

· Monitor the behavior of your team’s spectators and coaching staff.

· Quickly diffuse potential issues before they escalate by either making your presence more visible, or calmly addressing the behavior with the person(s) involved.

· Address inappropriate comments, gestures, and/or any other unsporting behavior directed at the game officials, players, coaching staff or any other individual by your team’s spectators.

· Submit a brief report in writing, outlining any incidents involving any individuals, to the referee after the game or to the BGL VP, if requested.

· Failure to provide a spectator liaison may result in a default win for the opposing team.

· All teams are granted a 15 minute grace period to provide a spectator liaison