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Things to consider when arranging a youth soccer match



One day I attended a soccer match organised by one of the popular youth academies here in Tanzania. I did not like the way the match was organised, the only thing that they did right was on officials. They used officials recognised by soccer body TFF; with that I was ok.


I didn't like arrangements for the venue; there was confusion for that. The organising committee claimed that they booked the ground for the occassion,but it was found later that the ground was rented to another team for training.


It was later discovered that this other team had a formal contranct with owners of the ground, to use that ground for their training for a period of three months and they paid in advance for that. The matches had to be postponed until the other team finished their programme for the day. Although the matches resumed but already this was a dissapointment to the players and the fans.


One may say "They are just kids"; yes they are kids, yes they may not complain, but you have to understand that they can be dissapointed and hurt. Soccer is their passion, some have dreams put in soccer, some want to enjoy and have fun, and you are there to shut out all these from them.


A danger for all this is that we may discourage these kids from playing soccer, you are the person they look up to, they expect you to respect and put value on their talent, they expect you to encourage them. Before you advertise for any match, you have to make sure all the neccessary things are in place.


If your team or organisation does not have a ground then arrange for one well in advance,if possible make arrangement to book ground for the entire season. This will help you to avoid surprises and dissapointments. Whenever you make arrangements to hire a ground, make sure to contact the right people responsible for administration of that ground. When you are making payments make sure you get an official receipt, do not take for granted anything.
Make sure the match is being officiated by recognised officials, arrange for security on the ground. it wont be a good scene if violent evnts will occur duirng the match, it wont be a good picture for our kids to have in mind for the rest of their lives.
You must make sure the first aid services are in place,drinking water should not be scarce in these matches. It won't be a sin if you can seek advice and assistance from other people who more experience than you in arranging matches.
In summary , what I want you all to understand is "Children need to play and enjoy playing soccer". We should not be a roadblock for them to have fun in playing soccer, let the game be their fun and not us adults be their dissapointment.
Cheers have fun in soccer.

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