NEW OFFICIALS SECTION

Table of Contents

A. Fitted hats

B. Shoes - Shined

C. White Knickers/Black Shorts

D. Socks – Northwestern striped stockings (one piece)

E. Accessories:

1. Whistle (Fox 40)

2. Bean Bag, (white/blue)

3. Down Indicator

4. Game Card

5. Clip

II self-evaluation

A. Game Preparation

B. Input from Fellow Officials (Phoenix Area - Mentor Program)

C. Never ending process – Pick one or two things, each game, to improve on.

D. Learning through Watching - Attending Varsity Games

III Before the game

A. Call the crew chief.

B. Arrive early.

IV CHain Crew Instruction

A. Down Box

B. Chain People

C. Clip

D. Cable ties (plastic)

V team work

A. Working as a team (areas of coverage, communication, ball mechanics, etc…)

B. Supporting your teammates

C. The Back Stabbing Trap

VI communications

A. Coaches – Reporting fouls.

B. Players – Talk.

C. Other Officials – Communicate what’s going on.

VII On-field demeanor

A. Prior to the snap – Relax! Pre-snap routine.

B. Emotion – Not showing emotion throwing your flag, keeping your cool.

C. Discussions – Knowing when to end them.

VIII Reporting fouls

A. Reporting to your referee – What, Who (team and #), Where, When.

IX basic fouls

A. False Start

B. Encroachment

C. Holding

D. Defensive Pass Interference

E. Offensive Pass Interference

X mechanics

A. Bean Bag

B. Whistle

C. Spots and Forward Progress

D. Ball Relays

XI quality calls

A. Why we don’t call everything we see.

B. Advantage/Disadvantage

C. Safety fouls are always called.

XII Coach/Official Relationships

A. Handling Irate Coaches

B. Handling Sidelines

XIII Basic positions (4-man crew)

A. Referee

B. Umpire

C. Linesman

D. Line Judge