Set the alarm for 4:50 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 4:50 p.m.

You are getting ready early to officiate a match on the covered barangay court, checking your whistle, shoes, and score sheet before anyone needs you at centre court. Set the alarm for 4:50 pm so you have a clear cue to finish preparing, gather your things, and be in position before the session begins around 5:00 pm.

Your match preparation may start well before the alarm, so keep the browser open and your phone awake until it sounds. If the handset sleeps first or you close the page, the alarm may not alert you, which could leave the match without its referee on time. Keep the phone where the tone will be audible over bouncing balls and conversations, and check that its volume is high enough for the covered court.

Late-afternoon light can shift quickly across a barangay court, even under a roof, as bright glare gives way to dimmer corners. Before 4:50 pm, look at the playing area from the referee’s usual position and note any shadow over boundary lines. If needed, ask for the court lights to be switched on before play, giving your eyes and the players time to adjust before 5:00 pm.