The team Runner relays messages and interchanges from the coach to the players during matches. The Runner role can be rotated during the season but all Runners need to registered with the club as an official. Registration is free.

Runners also need to have a valid Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).

Runner Duties

Dress

Runners are required to wear the following clothing during matches:

• EFNL pink shirt with the word “RUNNER” on the back
• EFNL ‘RUNNER’ shorts.

The Runner uniform is supplied to the Team Manager in the team kit each year. If there are issues with the sizes please contact your Team Manager and he/she can contact Football Operations. It is the responsibility of the team’s Runner (or Runners) to take care of the uniform during the season and return it to the Team Manager at the end of the season.

Requirements

• A runner must be at least 18 years of age.
• Only one runner per team is permitted.
• In the under 9/10 competition the coach of each team is not permitted onto the ground during the match. An official runner is permitted to be used.

Responsibilities

The Runner:

• Must not interfere with any players or officials throughout the game.
• Must not communicate with opposition players, team or match day officials unless a stretcher is required
• Must not loiter on the ground, deliver message and immediately leave the field.

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