Staff Overview » Field Manager Guide
From all of us at SOPFC, thank you for your interest in and work managing our leagues and pickups. This guide is designed to help you create a safe and fun experience for everyone at the field, from players and Referees, to friends and spectators.
SOPFC Field Managers are instrumental not only in running a smooth operation at the field, but in cultivating a friendly and welcoming vibe, which directly influences how much our players and teams enjoy their time on the field and return to play again each season.
Read our Leagues Rules.
Consult these Google docs as necessary:
Urgent non-emergency issues:
How players can contact us:
Mobile Admin - View and manage staff shifts; Record scores from referees
OpenSports - Check in pickup players
GroupMe - Staff announcements and chat
Square - Accept payments for pickup at field
NO dogs, pets, or animals allowed inside the fence of any schools or facilities.
NO smoking or alcohol, even in the parking lot.
NO warming up on the track, regardless of the type of shoes worn.
If someone’s behavior at the field is unsportsmanlike or unacceptable in any way, the Field Manager should:
If lightning is spotted, and the thunder sounds within 30 seconds, stop play immediately and take shelter for 30 minutes. Field Managers enforce delays at the field by telling players, “Please go to your car, we’re under a 30-minute delay.”
If lightning is spotted again, start the 30 minutes over from that flash. Organizers will decide and communicate to Field Managers if cancellations are necessary.
Pickup sessions are managed through the OpenSports app. Please check the OpenSports event to see session details. Players paying at the field must swipe a credit/debit card via Square at the field. Cash is never accepted at the field.
Pickup team size limits must be strictly observed. Some players may want to add additional players to teams/games, but we must respect the event expectations.
Pickup games play for 10 minutes at a time if teams are waiting to rotate in. “Winner stays on” for the first game only, then the waiting team rotates in every 10 minutes.
Some highlights of our rules that you may find helpful as a Field Manager.
Team roster rules
Sliding rules
Racially/sexually abusive language
Field Managers should conduct equipment checks and take inventory regularly at each facility location.
Goal Maintenance
Field Managers are responsible for the upkeep of goals. Please help us keep goals in good shape for each game and the long-term! Move goals properly depending on the type of goal used. Check bungee straps every shift and replace or add them if necessary. Secure any gaps at the bottom or sides of goals. Most importantly, let us know if any of the goals need new parts or maintenance.
Field Cleanup
Field Managers are responsible for cleaning up ANY trash on the field or in the facility area, as well as picking up other items left behind by players. We are guests at all of the facilities we use, and must leave it looking great after activities. Please remind players of our "leave no trace" expectation at the field: if you bring it in, you pack it out or dispose of it in a proper bin.
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These are the accounts with the same email address as your Facebook account ().
If you'd like to use a different account, log into that account using your email (or username) and password, then connect your Facebook account from your Player Page.
*NOTE: In order to keep your site and player info safe, Admin and Staff accounts cannot be linked to Facebook.
