The R3 Event Standard
Promises you can hold us to.
Grassroots football deserves better than vague assurances. Every R3 event runs to a written, measurable standard, published before entries open and reviewed after the final whistle.
Fixtures 14 days ahead
Groups, kick-off times, venue details and joining information published at least two weeks before every event. No week-of chaos.
Minimum match guarantee
Every team plays a guaranteed minimum number of matches. The number is published before entries open and honoured on the day.
Maximum planned gap
A published cap on the longest wait between any team's matches. Schedules are built around the cap, not retrofitted to it.
Results within 48 hours
Progression and R² qualification confirmed in writing within two days of the final whistle, no chasing, no ambiguity.
Qualified officials
Referees appropriate to the age group on every pitch, with safeguarding-compliant event staffing throughout.
One point of contact
A named event lead and clear communication before, during and after the day. Questions answered, not ignored.
Accountability
Published. Delivered. Reviewed.
Published before
The standard for each event, formats, guarantees, fees, is published in writing before entries open.
Delivered on the day
Events run to the published schedule. If something slips, clubs hear it from us first, with a revised plan.
Reviewed after
Every event is measured against its promises, and entered clubs get a short post-event report. The standard only survives if it's accountable.