1. TEAM COMPETITION 2: PROBLEM SOLVING TIGER DE SOUZA

2.  Communicate with opposition  Organise fixture details  Manage any problems  Play  Entertain opposition  Thank officials  Enter results promptly C.O.M.P.E.T.E. TO WIN

3. THREE KEY AREAS 1. Wednesday ‘On the Day’ - Typical Problems 2. Thursday Morning Headaches 3. Knockout Rounds

4. ON THE DAY  Be in on time!!  Be available / contactable  Mobile, answer phone, voicemail –Good practice to be available until the start of the last match of the day –Reconfirm matches - especially in bad weather

5. GOOD PLANNING IS KEY However, no matter what you do something can always go wrong...  Officials  Trouble with transport  Weather  Facility issues  Opposition

6. BUSA REGULATIONS It helps if you know the BUSA Regulations  General Regulations  Premier League Regulations  Playing under Protest  Knockout Regulations  Sports Specific Regulations  BUSA Office

7. THURSDAY MORNING HEADACHES Be in on time Then you need to ascertain the following: 1. What is the problem? 2. What regulations may have been broken? 3. Can I solve this? 4. Does the BUSA Office need to be involved?

8. EXAMPLE 1. Problem Opposition had a member of staff referee a Tier 2 football match 2. Regulation Referee needs to be qualified 3. Can I Solve? The referee was qualified = speak to opposition 4. Does BUSA office need to be involved? Only if the referee is NOT qualified

9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “BUSA pays for all coaches for transport on a Wednesday don’t they?” “ I have just had an e-mail telling me that our 2 nd team didn’t show up for our home fixture…..I didn’t know that we had a 2 nd team!” “Does BUSA appoint referees?”

10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Can we claim a rugby game because the pitch is on a big slant and the ball might roll?” “I know the deadline for fixtures is Sunday 15 Feb, but could we play a fixture on Weds 18 Feb?” “Can I talk to you about NUL, SESSA, ULU Leagues?”

11. CLAIMING WALKOVERS  What is a Walkover?  BUSA wants teams to play sport  Notify Opposition and BUSA in writing  KNOW THE REGULATIONS

12. BUSA KNOCKOUT ROUNDS 5 Knockout Competitions  Championship  Trophy  Shield  Plate  Vase

13. KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS  League Winners  Be aware  Regulations - Tie on points, Walkovers, officials  Be Prepared - Look ahead THIS IS WHY ALL MATCHES MUST BE COMPLETED BY CUT OFF DATE!

14. KNOCKOUT DRAWS  Captains Packs / BUSA Website  Championship - Complicated!!  Semi-Finals  Finals

15. CONCLUSION 1. Planning is key 2. Effective Communication 3. Knowledge 4. Ability to say NO 5. We are happy to help 6. This year should be fun but don’t forget your responsibilities