Some essential information for captains
This page compiles some of the most important practical information captains may need during the season.
Find all the details below, and links to the most important documents, forms and websites in the boxes.
All that remains for you (the captains, that is) is to select a good team, get the line-up right and win your matches...
Selecting your team
Only players registered with the VBL are allowed to play in a team. Players officially nominated for one of our teams may not play in teams playing in parallel or lower divisions. If in doubt, please contact the match secretary.
Team sheets
Before each match, both teams should exchange team sheets in order to avoid that one team changes its line-up after it has seen the opponent’s formation.
Referees (Wedstrijdleiders)
The club has five referees (or 'wedstrijdleiders') officially recognised by the VBL, who can be consulted whenever you have a question about the rules on how to play a match, fill in a score sheet, what to do in case you need to substitute a player after a match has started, etc. At each home match, a referee has to be present to sign the sheet and it is the captain's responsability to contact the referees a lot in advance if they need them. The club's referees are Gunnar, Benjamin, Honorée, Sarah and Lynn. The referee is allowed to sign the paper and play for only for that team in provincial championships, but not in liga.
Team drinks
After a home match, the club buys one drink per person for players of the guest team and your own team.
Changing fixtures
The dates for any fixture should only be changed if absolutely necessary. Changes are only possible with the agreement of both teams and if there is a good and proven reason. The VVBBC does not take kindly to changing the date of a match after the official match calendar has been confirmed and approved by all clubs. Please contact the match secretary immediately when you have to change a match date.