The range of duties and responsibilities required of an umpire vary from competition to competition throughout Britain.

 It is essential that umpires familiarise themselves with these requirements prior to the season.

The Course Supervisor should provide the participants with a written list of these requirements and attach samples of correctly completed paperwork. Where applicable, details of what should be done with the paperwork and deadline times should also be provided.

Dependent on the requirements of the league/association, the list would most likely include:

• arrival time at ground prior to match
• arrangements for the selection of footballs
• arrangements for visiting club rooms prior to the match
• arrangements for liaison with other officials, e.g. time keepers, interchange stewards, etc.
• paperwork collection and processing thereof
• after match requirements

Match Paperwork

The umpire's duties are not completed once the final siren has sounded. A number of tasks need to be undertaken. these may include:

• Completing the Best and Fairest votes. Do not divulge who received votes.
• Gathering the timekeeper's cards, team sheets, goal umpires' cards and interchange steward's sheet.
• Completing a match report on behalf of the League. This report usually refers to the tasks that the football clubs/teams have to undertake or responsibilities that need to be complied with by the home club.

All of the paperwork should be gathered by the field umpire and placed in the bag or envelope and forwarded, mailed or handed to the appropriate person as requested.