You are here: Home / Pitch Irrigation

Error message

  • Warning: Undefined array key "group_row" in om_base_preprocess_node() (line 276 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Undefined array key "#suffix" in om_base_preprocess_node() (line 276 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Undefined array key "und" in om_base_preprocess_field() (line 331 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in om_base_preprocess_field() (line 331 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in om_base_preprocess_field() (line 331 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Undefined array key "und" in om_base_preprocess_field() (line 340 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in om_base_preprocess_field() (line 340 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in om_base_preprocess_field() (line 340 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).
  • Warning: Undefined variable $poster in om_base_mediaelement_video() (line 313 of /home/u168669381/domains/resources.thegma.org.uk/public_html/sites/all/themes/om_base/template.php).

Aim:

To ensure that the pitch conforms to the rules of the game.

Method:

Manual, check for

  • Incomplete pitch markings.
  • Low visibility of pitch markings.
  • Are lines straight?

Timing:

Immediately prior to match.

Effects of Incorrect Procedure:

  • Delay to start of match to allow remedial action.
  • Match postponed by officials.
  • Controversial decision.
  • Reported to league.

Equipment:

  • Line marker.
  • Bucket, whitener & paint brush.

Practical Tips:

Should be completed as part of the pre-match inspection.