Week 4 Notes

(School/Coach Items Are In Red)

Field Markings

• Fields must have some type of broken line at least two yards off the sidelines. One school has decided to use chalk on their “Field Turf” then wash it off later. Great idea!

Southern (South Orange County) Hospitality!

• A tip of the hat goes to Capo Valley High School & their Athletic Director, Christy Curtis. They sent an email to each member of the officiating crew with information on the upcoming game. Parking was set aside for the officials (volleyball tournament, water polo & tennis were also going on at the campus). The field was properly marked. Drinks were provided at half time. Burgers were provided after the game. I was waiting for some to say, “Y’all come back now.” Thanks again!

Feedback

• Let us know if there is something we are missing. It is greatly appreciated.

Shifts

• There are teams that run versions of the “Dallas Cowboy Flex”. It’s alright if they run only one version the entire game. This means the same way every offensive play. If there is a varied style and the defense enters the neutral zone, it’s a false start on the offense. Field goals and extra points are offensive plays.

Kick Off Out of Bounds

• There are “3” options. The team does not have to take the ball where it went out of bounds.

Afternoon Games

• Please arrive on the field on time! 30 minutes before kick off is preferred. 15 minutes before kick off is okay but you might be relying on your partners to do your pre-game responsibilities. Arriving at kick off is a problem. Again, please arrive on the field on time!
• There is no “Old Timing Rule”! What is truly sad is that one crew decided to use a running clock yet did not have a varsity game to go to. Adjustment to timing is at the agreement of both coaches.
• Newer officials are forgetting to stop the clock on first downs.
• Time outs; stop the clock but let the referee signal which team. Otherwise, it looks like there is a first down or change of possession on the field.

Observer’s Feedback

• Some referees and umpires are not helping in the side zones.
• Referees are to help with roughing the snapper on field goals & PAT’s.
• Some back judges are closing too tight & too fast. Don’t worry about getting the ball and run past players. You are likely to miss late hits.
• Flank officials need to work on marking progress & communicating effectively with coaches.

Next Regular Meeting

• Wednesday, October 10^th 7:00 PM at El Modena High School. Test on Rules 8, 9 & 10. Review for the Classification Exam.

Keep Up The Good Work.