Each registered coach will receive a booklet from the Aberdeen and District Juvenille Association at the start of the season, which provides details/contacts for club officials, referees, etc. This is very handy and you should be able to get most of the referee numbers in here. NB From time to time referee updates will also be e-mailed to you. If you cannot find the number of a referee, contact the match secretary (number is also in the booklet).

The date, time and location of the weekly matches will be printed in the Evening Express on a Wednesday. The alternative way of getting your match fixture is to visit the Aberdeen and Juvenile website: www.ADJFA_HomePage. Also check this site out for scores, league tables and cup competition details.

i) Home games - It is the ‘home’ Coaches responsibility to contact the Referee and the opposing coach at least 48 hours before the appointed fixture date. - Check with the ‘opposition’ coach – colour of their strips to ensure there is not a clash (you can never be sure of what is in the handbook) - Home team provides the match ball – size 5 for 12’s and above. Make sure you have at least two balls just in case you lose one. - After each home game phone the match secretary with the score. Normally you will have to leave this on the answer phone. See booklet for the Match Secretaries number. For weekends call before 6.00 pm and weekday evening games before 09.30 pm. Do not leave it until the last minute. For 11 a-side teams, fill in the team lines form for each fixture. Enter all the details as requested and sign it before handing to the match referee. Note if there are any cautions during the game then the referee will provide details afterwards on a slip from the form. Notes: If any of your players wear glasses, ensure they have a suitable pair for football. These will need to be inspected by the Head Referee official prior to being worn as he will provide you with a letter of inspection and approval to use. Make sure that you and the player keep a copy of this letter and ensure it is available at each fixture. You won’t believe how fussy the referees can be about this and it tends to be off putting for the player if the referee suddenly decides to stop a game to question the player. For further information on this please contact Sandy Roy (Head of Refereeing SFA) on 01224 743046.  Do NOT criticise the referee at the match. If you have a grievance, write a letter to the ADJFA Secretary – Raymond Kelly who will bring it to the attention of the referees committee.

ii) Behaviour Banchory Boys FC want to maintain their record for fair play and sportsmanship. It is therefore everyone’s responsibility to ensure that they uphold this requirement. Remember that the conduct of your supporting fans is the coach’s responsibility. Therefore it is recommended that you relay this to them before each game or as you feel necessary.

iii) Dress Code Each Coach should ensure they are wearing the official Banchory Boys Training Top during training sessions or at Matches. It is important for the Club representative to be conspicuous to other members of the public and to the other match officials.

iv) Free Dates Four (4) free dates are allowed per season. This can last up to 7 days. You must specify the period. If you ask for one day/date then you will only be given that date. This should be sent via Email to Carol Baxter at ADJFA. (Ideally ASAP but at least 2 weeks before the time requested). You should check with players re October holidays, Easter etc. The only official shut down during the season is for Xmas and new year period.
v) Trialists Over the season, 4 un-registered trialists are allowed for league games. Each one is allowed 4 games. (They must play for it to count.) For cup games, players must be registered.