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• Rooming lists should be sent in advance along with any food allergies, etc (see
Appendix 5).
• Arrange for local transport (if not available through local organiser)
• Familiarise yourself and understand the tournament rules
.

6.2 At The Venue

On arrival at hotel, manager should:

• Check players into their rooms. Ensure rooms are in most suitable locations. Brief
players on evacuation procedures, alarms.
• Look for any damage before they unpack so they don’t get charged for damages.
• Arrange with hotel meal times and ensure appropriate food / drink is available.
• Arrange with hotel a meeting room for team meetings if not pre booked – check
charges
• Ensure hotel rooms are “dry” and that there is an embargo / disablement on pay for
view sports / movie channels
• Arrange transport times with tournament organisers
• Enquire where notice boards are located and check carefully the day to day notices.
• Attend Tournament Director’s meeting, have ready the following information
o Team list and squad numbers
o Squad colours and reserve colours
o Sticks and goalkeepers equipment
o Clarify who can sit on the bench
o Clarify if there will be a doctor present or on call at all times
o Team Passports
o Check if doping control will be present
o Any other queries arising from the tournament rules
• Ensure players get sufficient rest
• If necessary get kit cleaned
• Make sure players are appropriately dressed at all times
• Arrange for team photo prior to first game

6.3 Before departure from accommodation for pitch/matches

• Ensure/remind all players to have all kit, sticks, mouth guards, supplements, physio
bed and other staff equipment.
• Allocate responsibility for transportation of balls, cones.
• Confirm changing room location, toilets, ice baths, water, etc.
• Bring Passports and EHIC Cards, TUE forms.
• Bring snacks & jellies, ice towels.
• Make sure that all financial matters of your team are settled before you leave the
venue.

6.4 Post Tournament

• Complete financial transactions, submit any unused cash, return credit cards if used,
claim any overspend etc.
• Write to thank players and management team and others who were involved in the
build-up or the tournament

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