Duty Team

Role Descriptor
Practice sessions and games will be better if all necessary equipment and
supporting roles are performed well. Teams should be confident that equipment
is set up appropriately and efficiently, that Scorekeepers keep accurate score,
and that Officials apply the rules effectively and fairly.

Your Tasks / Duties

 Set up all equipment in the appropriate locations.

 Ensure that all equipment is in safe working condition.

 Ensure that all equipment is present before handing it to the various

teams.

 Start and end games on time.

 As Game Official, be in position and ready to start the games.

 Keep accurate scores for all games.

 Tell the teacher if any equipment is defective.

 Do small repairs to equipment (e.g., inflate balls with extra air), when
necessary.

 Before equipment is stored, ensure that all equipment has been returned.

What You Need To Be Able To Do and Know

 Be quick and safe in equipment set-up/collection.
 Keep an equipment inventory.
 Be willing to help other duty team members.
 Double-check and willingness to troubleshoot.

From Complete Guide to Sport Education by Daryl Siedentop, Peter A. Hastie,

and Hans van der Mars, 2004, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.