Article 1 – Scoresheet
Prior to the game, the Scorer shall be provided with a complete list of the eligible competing players, including names and correct numbers. The score shall be kept as given by one of the field officials, and the scoresheet presented to the Referee after the game for signature.
Article 2 – Timekeeper's Responsibility
The Timekeeper, or Timekeepers, shall keep time according to , following the recognized signals by the officials. If 2 timekeepers are appointed, they shall use one timing device placed between them and operated solely by one of them. In the event of disagreement, the Referee shall be called immediately to settle any dispute or make any necessary adjustment.
Article 3 – 3-Minute Warning
The Timekeeper shall notify the Down Judge or the Line Judge when 3 minutes remain in the 2nd and 4th periods, and when 1 minute remains in each period.
Article 4 – Last Minute Procedure
Just prior to and during the last minute of play in each period, the Timekeeper shall take a position on the sideline clearly visible to the officials. At the commencement of the last minute of play, the Timekeeper will raise the flag, and continue to keep it raised until the Timekeeper's watch registers full time for the period. The flag should then immediately be lowered, so that it is no longer visible to the officials.
If the ball becomes dead on any play, and the flag is still raised, the ball will again be put into play. If the flag has been lowered since the last time the ball was put into play, the period will be over, and so declared by the Referee, subject to fouls committed during the last play.