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NFHS Announces Football Rules Changes for 2012
The National Federation of State High School Associations has approved rules changes for the 2012 football season
Under Armour 7on7 needs officials
The Under Armour 7on7 tournment will be held on May 26th @ Hmilton High School. If you are intrested in officiating these games please contact Don Cerimeli.

2012 Mentor Program
We are looking for veteran officials to participate in mentoring newer officials. Click here to view more info and sign up..

AIA Fingerprint
The AIA will host an event to facilitate the process in getting your fingerprinting done. 3 Dates are avialable click more info.

SVO 2011 Promotions
The AzFOA Board of Directors have complete the list of 2011 recommend promotions for the AIA to review. Click here to see the list in the Member Section.

AzFOA 2011 Banquet
The AzFOA Board of Directors would like to thank those who attended the banquet on January 21st. Click here to see more pictures from the 2011 Banquet

AIA Football Helmet Report
As an experiment, the AIA must keep statistics on how this impacts the game. Any incident involving any enforcement of this rule must be reported to the AIA. Report
Sporstmanship Evals
The 2011 AzFOA Matt O. Hanhila Sportsmanship Awards have been selected for each division. Thanks to all the crews who filled out the sportsmanship evaluation forms during the season. To see the winners.

AzFOA Membership Benefits
Your AzFOA Board is committed to improving the quality of officiating in our state. Here are some of the many items that are provided to you as a member:
- Plan and Coordinate the AIA's Pre-Season general "Kickoff" meeting.
- End of Season Award Banquet.
- Coordinate and Conduct your Area Rules meetings , including new officials classes and any mechanics classes
- Plan and Produce the annual White Hat Seminar and Coaches Association meetings/seminars.
- Scheduling and assigning of the premier Youth Football leagues in Arizona – Arizona Pop Warner, Junior Football of Arizona (JFA) and Phoenix AYF
- Assisting the AIA in scheduling of Scrimmages and Freshman/JV Games
- Development and tracking of Sub-varsity Mentor Program.
- Collect and review officials game evaluations. Make advancement recommendations to the AIA.
- This Website including meeting attendance tracking for rules meetings, mechanics clinics and test results.
- Hospitality area at State Championship games.
- Matt O. Hanhila Sportsmanhip Award is awarded to a school in each conference.







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