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Ball Kids Roster Rules

These are the rules for the Ball Kids.
A print friendly version of the document can be found here


Pre Game

 For all games, arrive 30 minutes before kick-off.  Assemble outside clubroom door.  The Home Team Manager will meet you there and will take the ball kids to the shed for jackets if needed. If the Home Team Manager does not appear, go to the Bar and ask for the Bar Manager.

Game

 We need a minimum of 4 ball kids and a maximum of 8. 6 ball kids is a great number to have though (2 each side covering half the field each and 1 behind each goal). The side-line kids must be on the track, not the field (at Newtown Park field only). Each kid should be holding a ball before kick-off and during the game. Balls are provided. If there are only 4 balls then ball kids will work in pairs.

Side Line Ball Kids

The side-line ball kids should follow play up and down the side-line, so they are as close to the position the ball gets kicked out as possible. When the ball is kicked out, the ball kid is to throw (not kick) the ball to the player requesting the ball to continue play, before they run to retrieve the ball kicked out. When they have retrieved the ball, they are to return to position, nearest to where play is underway.

Goal End Ball Kids

The goal-end ball kids should follow play from side to side so they are as close to the position the ball gets kicked out as possible. When the ball is kicked out, the ball kid is to throw (not kick) the ball to the player requesting the ball to continue play, before they run to retrieve the ball kicked out. When they have retrieved the ball, they are to return to position, nearest to where play is underway.

Ball Kid Etiquette 

​1. Do not bounce the ball, kick the ball or sit on the ball during the game on the side-line, or behind the goal. Ball-Kids need to be paying attention to the game and be ready to react to throw-ins and corners when required. Any loss of control of the ball that goes onto the field and stops play will result in around 40 very angry adults.
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2. Always throw the ball to the player requesting the ball with his/her hands gesturing outwards. If two players ask for the ball at the same time, throw the ball to either. As long as somebody gets the ball and we don’t delay the game further.

After the Game

Hand the balls back to the Home Team Manager after everybody has shaken hands and are leaving the field. Head into the clubrooms to the Bar, where a can of drink and some chips or chocolate will be provided.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Register to play
    • Facilities and Location
    • Club Shop / Uniform
    • Membership Fees
    • 125th Anniversary Video
    • Our History >
      • Club Team Photos
      • Ethnic roots
      • History Timeline
      • Obituary - Bobby Minshull
      • Obituary - Sy Richardson
    • Contact Us
  • Sponsors
    • Abandoned Brewery
    • Agenda Limited
    • Bodyfix Physio
    • Capital Personalised Tours
    • Exodus
    • New World Wellington City
    • Pita Pit
    • ACTION SAFETY
  • Seniors & Youth
    • Men's >
      • Mens Capital Premier Team
      • The Elite >
        • Elite Match Report
    • Women's >
      • Diamonds
      • Diamonds 2019 Year In Review
      • Diamonds - Photos
      • Netherlands Project!
      • Girls U19s
  • 2020 Fixtures
    • Men's Capital Premier
    • Women's W-League
  • Juniors
    • About WU Juniors >
      • Junior Committee
    • Player Information >
      • 2021 Season Information
      • 2021 Registration >
        • Paying with Comet
      • Player Trials 2021 >
        • Trials Guideline
      • Golazo Academy and Talent Development
      • Girls Football >
        • Term 1 Girls Only Skills
      • Alliance Teams
      • First Kicks
      • Fun Football (Under 7 & 8) Season Information
      • Mini Football - Under 9 and 10
      • Mini Football - Under 11 and 12
      • Youth Football - Under 13 to 15
      • Junior Football Uniform
      • Playing Regulations
    • FAQ
    • Coaches and Managers
    • Junior Holiday Programmes
    • Ball Kid Duty
    • Tournaments
    • Sponsors
    • Junior Futsal
    • Wellington United Extra Time Tournament >
      • WU Extra Time Football Tournament 2020