1. Ground Maintenance Officer PRE/GAME CHECKLIST GROUND NAME ___________________________
Familiar with ground requirements of the CRL
Yes No
N/A
Is the surface free of debris
Have weather conditions or water made the surface unsafe?
Is the surface in good condition? i.e. grass appropriate length, free of holes.
Are sprinklers covered correctly and safe
Are lighting conditions adequate
Check field markings are as to CRL guidelines
Are ground markings safe and a sufficient distance from fencing and other structures?
Is sports equipment safe & in good condition?
Check goal pads are in place and in good condition
Check on field seating (bench) for team reserves & support staff
Check that bins containing soil or sand are positioned at ½ way on both sides of ground
Check officials and timekeepers have appropriate areas set aside
Check hooter/bell is in working order
Is protective equipment provided and in good condition?

2. GENERAL FACILITIES (INCLUDING GRANDSTANDS)
Are the facilities free of debris?
Yes No
N/A
Is seating clean and safe?
Are change room benches and tables provided and in safe condition?
Are the change rooms and referees facilities safe and clean, particularly showers and toilets?
Is adequate hot water available in all change rooms?
Are general public toilets well maintained, clean and adequately stocked?
Check supply of ice
Are waste bins provided and placed appropriately, including in toilets?
Are electrical appliances and leads properly tagged by a suitable contactor to verify they function safely?
Yes No
N/A
Have volunteers been given instruction on the safe operation of equipment and the safe handling of foodstuffs?
Are rooms adequately lit and switches operating properly and safely?

3. Ground Manager PRE/GAME CHECKLIST GROUND NAME ___________________________
Teams Check
Check with Coaches/football managers for match timings
Yes No
N/A
Check with coaches/football managers for length of breaks
Inform timekeepers, ground announcer of match times and breaks
Inform football managers of warm up areas
Other Checks
Be familiar with the NRL On Field Personnel policy
Yes No
N/A
Be familiar with NRL Extreme Temperatures protocols
Be familiar with the NRL Codes of Conduct
Be familiar with NRL Electrical Storm conditions protocols
Site ground Maintenance Officers check List
Meet with Sports Trainer regarding roles and responsibilities
Identify the location of the ambulance access and ensure that it is free and maintained free at all times
Meet with referee about ground condition and times
Meet with ball boys to outline appropriate duties
Meet with team liaison officials and where applicable security head, coordinator, curator, tickets sellers and licensee
Ensure that press area is easily identified where applicable
Check reserve seating area arranged for players, officials, invited guests and sponsors to use prior to kick off.

4. Post Game Checks
Complete Incident Report Forms and follow protocols as required
Yes No
N/A
Return pre match check lists and documentation to home club officials
Yea
I, the undersigned, have undertaken the above checks and actions.
______________________
Signature
Name
Dated ____/____/____

5. Sports Trainer PRE GAME CHECKLIST
GROUND NAME _______________________________________________________
Sports Trainer Checks
Is your accreditation current and identification with you
Yes No
N/A
Be familiar with the NRL On Field Personnel policy
Be familiar with NRL Extreme Temperatures protocols
Meet with Ground Manager regarding roles and responsibilities
Identify the location of the ambulance access
Is an ambulance present at the venue while the match is in progress with clear access to the arena
Is a telephone available for emergency use, together with emergency numbers being known
Is a stretcher provided on site
Is the stretcher location known to teams involved
Have medical kits been checked against an appropriate check list
Is Ice available
Check sterile medical area is provided for club doctors
Do Sports Trainers know the location of the nearest hospital/medical facility

6. Sports Trainer PRE GAME CHECKLIST
GROUND NAME _______________________________________________________
Post Game Checks
Complete Medical Advice/Concussion Forms and follow protocols as required
Yes No
N/A
Have appropriate forms being issued to players, partners/parents/caretakers as required by Sports Trainers protocols
Is the dressing room free of blood contaminated materials and the room left in a clean condition