I hope all is well and everyone is looking forward to
another exciting ECNL and ECNL RL season!
This weekend, we are excited to announce the launch of our
all new, fully digital platform for ECNL and ECNL RL match day
procedures. This process will replace the use of paper match reports and
physical passcards while allowing team managers and referees to manage all
steps of the gameday process from their phones! This is the culmination
of months of beta testing that has included many clubs and referees around the
country.
As part of this rollout, we wanted to share some helpful
information with all ECNL and ECNL RL referee assignors that can then be
disseminated to the referees you assign throughout the season:
1. The digital match day process is handled on a
smartphone. The team managers will start this process upon
player check-in, using their phone(s). Following the check-in of
both team rosters, the app provides the opportunity for a referee to scan a QR
code, enabling the referee to handle all additional digital tasks on their own
phone. If the referee does not have a phone or does not want to use
their own phone for match day procedures, this will not stop the match day
process. There is a clickable option within the app for the team manager
to use their own phone in support of the referee.
2. We have included graphics in the links below
to familiarize yourself and all referees with the digital interface that will
ultimately lead to a smoother and quicker experience on match day.
These links provide step-by-step guides to what will be viewed on the phone
during the game day process.
3. In the event there is one or more red cards (or
double yellow), there will be a requirement to complete an incident report
through the app. It is highly recommended that the referee completes that
incident report on-site, immediately following the game. In the event the
referee is unable to do so, there is an option to have the report emailed
to the referee to complete later. Please be aware when completing this
report later, the referee will be required to create a FREE account within
Athlete One. This will also lead to quicker logins in the event you need to
complete an incident report after the fact in a future match.
NOTE: the incident report provided to the ECNL does
not replace a USSF Supplemental Report or any additional reporting requirements
with the SRA
Below you will find all relevant links for walkthroughs and
visual aids for all match day procedures. Please ensure these are
shared with any referees who you will be assigning throughout the course of the
2024-25 season.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and thank
you for all that you do to make the match day experience as smooth as
possible!
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Jackson Proffitt The ECNL Senior Referee Manager
Mobile: (804) 836-4578 Email: Jackson@theecnl.com Address: The ECNL, 9830 Mayland Drive, Suite J, Henrico, Virginia 23233 |