All SIFC teams must have a Game Commissioner on the sidelines.  This position is often overlooked and is not provided the training and/or the scope of responsibilities and importance that the position demands.  In order to keep your game under control, please ensure that your team’s game commissioner understands their responsibilities.  Below are the responsibilities and duties of the game commissioner as laid out in the SIFC Rule Book.

Section 8 - The Game Commissioner

Game Commissioners and reports:

• Each team should strive to have the same game commissioner for their games. This person should be up on all the game commissioner duties and shall locate themselves between the players’ benches. (not in the coaches’ box or on the opposite side of the field)
• Commissioner reports shall be sent regardless if the game was a forfeit.
• The home team's association will be responsible for providing a qualified Game Commissioner for all home games. If no Commissioner is present the Home team forfeits the game.
• The Game Commissioner shall be 19 years of age or older.
• The home team will be responsible to advise the Game Commissioner of the nearest available telephone or, if possible, provide a cellular phone, in the event of an emergency.
• The Game Commissioner shall have a copy of the site’s emergency protocol.
• The Commissioner will be responsible for ensuring the following:

1. Each team is prepared to play at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the game, and ensure, as well, that each team has a verified and completed player roster. This may include a PA roster. All absent players are to be noted on the verified roster and the Game Commissioner is to confirm the number of players listed on the verified roster minus the absent players equals the number of players on each team's bench.
2. If a team is late by 15 minutes to play a scheduled game, it will be considered a forfeiture.
3. The Head officials are ready for the game to begin and that the game timing has been decided and the game balls have been chosen.
4. The conduct of the players and team support staff on the benches is proper and issue instruction if required.
5. No family members or fans are at or near the player’s benches.
   1. That, in the event of an injury, they shall check with the trainer to see if a stretcher or ambulance is required.
6. That only qualified medical persons attempt to move a player with any neck back injury, and that an ambulance is called under these circumstances.
7. That the Game Commissioner's report is properly filled out at the end of the game, including the signature of both head coaches, as well as the Head Official.
8. The number of game officials that officiate each contest, as well as their name, excluding sideline officials recorded on the Game Commissioner's report.
9. That the game reports are e-mailed or faxed to the League Commissioner on the same day the game is concluded or as soon as possible thereafter.
10. That there is a Southern Interior Football Conference Rule Book in his/her possession for every game, as well as a current copy of the Canadian Amateur Football Rule Book.
11. The game scores are properly recorded in the correct order for the home team to forward to the League Commissioner, or his designate, those scores at the end of the day.
12. The Game Commissioner's sheets are properly filled out. This shall include details of all serious infraction which must be completed at the time of the infractions as per the Head Referee’s instructions and ensure that the Head Referee initials all serious infractions on the sheet.

You'll find a PDF  copy of the SIFC Commissioners Report in the downloads section on this website.