Game Day Guide — Coaches & Team Managers
Four steps carry every N1 match day, from printing the game card to signing it after the final whistle.
Print Game Card + Roster24–48 hrs before kickoff
- In system.gotsport.com, open Team Management → your team → the N1 | Mid-Atlantic District 3 (CPSL) event → Schedule, and print the Game Card — two copies.
- Print your official team roster too, and check the card header: Game #, age group, division, both team names.
A game card is a snapshot — players approved after printing only appear on the roster. Never hand-write onto the card.
Pack the Match Bagnight before
- Game card — two printed copies
- Official team roster — printed
- Passes for everyone on the field or in the technical area
- Match Day Addendum — printed, for the referee
- A pen for signatures
At the Field30 min before kickoff
- Hand the referee your game card, roster, Match Day Addendum, and everyone's passes.
- Check in at the halfway line — players in jersey-number order, then non-dressing players and staff.
- On your roster but not the card? Say so during check-in — the referee adds them.
- Passes are returned before kickoff; the referee keeps the card and addendum.
Not dressing still means checking in. No pass, no technical area.
After the Final Whistlebefore you leave
- Read the card before you sign — final score, goals by jersey # and minute, every caution and send-off.
- Disagree with something? Have it recorded in Instructions/Notes before signatures.
- The referee submits the report online and files a Match Day Addendum — keep your copy of the card.
You are being rated. Every match records a sportsmanship rating for players, staff and spectators, plus tent & bench compliance.
Common Questions
A player isn't on the game card.
They can still play if they're on your printed roster — flag it during check-in and the referee adds them.
Our roster changed after I printed.
Reprint both the game card and the roster. Nothing may be hand-written onto the card.
The result online looks wrong.
Contact the league admin with the Game # and match date. Do not alter the signed paper card.
I lost my copy of the card.
Reprint the blank card from GotSport for your records, and ask the league admin for the submitted result.
Premier 1 — Gold Division
The following standards are required for Premier 1 - Gold Division matches. Home clubs should ensure all game-day requirements are in place prior to kickoff.
Requirement
Game Day Standard
Match Report & Match Day Addendum
A printed GotSport Match Report should be handed to the Referee along with the Game Day Addendum.
Uniforms
Home Team: Light color · Away Team: Dark color
Uniform selections should follow the approved uniform matrix.
Uniform selections should follow the approved uniform matrix.
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainers are mandatory for the duration of the game.
Matching Tents
Matching tents should be provided for Home & Away team benches.
Benches
Benches should be in place for both the Home and Away teams.
Water & Ice
Water and ice must be provided for both the Home and Away teams.
Corner Flags
Corner flags must be in place prior to the start of the match.
Game Balls
A minimum of 2 High Quality Game Balls should be presented to the Referee for game use.
Referee Fees
Home Team responsibility. The Home Team is responsible for referee fees.
Pre-Match Quick Check
- Printed GotSport Match Report & Game Day Addendum ready for Referee
- Home team in light uniform / Away team in dark uniform
- Athletic Trainer present for the duration of the game - mandatory
- Matching tents should be provided for Home & Away team benches
- Home & Away benches in place
- Water & ice available for both teams
- Corner flags in place
- Minimum of 2 High Quality Game Balls presented to the Referee
- Referee fees - Home Team responsibility
Premier 2
The following standards are required for Premier 2 matches. Home clubs should ensure all game-day requirements are in place prior to kickoff.
Requirement
Game Day Standard
Match Report & Match Day Addendum
A printed GotSport Match Report should be handed to the Referee along with the Game Day Addendum.
Uniforms
Home Team: Light color · Away Team: Dark color
Uniform selections should follow the approved uniform matrix.
Uniform selections should follow the approved uniform matrix.
Athletic Trainer
Not mandatory, but highly encouraged.
Matching Tents
Matching tents are encouraged for the Home & Away team bench areas.
Benches
Benches should be in place for both the Home and Away teams.
Water & Ice
Water and ice must be provided for both the Home and Away teams.
Corner Flags
Corner flags must be in place prior to the start of the match.
Game Balls
A minimum of 2 High Quality Game Balls should be presented to the Referee for game use.
Referee Fees
Home Team responsibility. The Home Team is responsible for referee fees.
Pre-Match Quick Check
- Printed GotSport Match Report & Game Day Addendum ready for Referee
- Home team in light uniform / Away team in dark uniform
- Athletic Trainer - not mandatory, but highly encouraged
- Matching tents encouraged for Home & Away team bench areas
- Home & Away benches in place
- Water & ice available for both teams
- Corner flags in place
- Minimum of 2 High Quality Game Balls presented to the Referee
- Referee fees - Home Team responsibility