Contra Costa Football Officials Association New Officials Training
Contra Costa Football Officials Association New Officials Training Session No. 1 Orientation June 9, 2012 1
Welcome ßSign In ßIntroductions ®Trainers ®CCFOA Board Members (Bert, Rich Rose, Orrin Cross) ®Attendees ßIce Breaker ßReflections by Second Year Officials 2
Today’s Agenda Topics ßNew Official Training Purpose & Schedule – Bert ßCCFOA and Other Organizations - Orrin ßHow much is all this going to cost me? - Bert ßHow do I get Games? - Orrin ßThe Uniform - Bert ßIntro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys - Bert ßProfessionalism, Ethics and Expectations - Orrin 3
New Officials Training Program ßPurpose ®Prepare you Mentally ®Prepare you Physically ®Get you to Look the Part ®Develop your Confidence 4
New Officials Training Program ßSession 1 – Orientation (Today) ßSession 2 – Dead Ball / Live ball (June 23) ßSession 3 – First downs and chains (July 21) ßSession 4 – The kicking game & scoring (August 4) ßControlled Scrimmage (Location TBD – Tent. Aug 11) ßCCFOA Clinic –Passing & Blocking (Aug 12) ßScrimmages (as Assigned) ßSession 5 – Player Conduct (Sept 9) ßSession 6 – Simplified Penalty Enforcement (Oct 7) ßSession 7 – Open Session (Oct 28) ßObservation & Evaluation Process 5
Today’s Agenda Topics ßNew Official Training Purpose & Schedule ßCCFOA and Other Organizations - Orrin ßHow much is all this going to cost me? ßHow do I get Games? ßThe Uniform ßIntro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys ßProfessionalism, Ethics and Expectations 6
Organizations above CCFOA ßNational Federation of High Schools (NFHS) ®Writes the Rule Books; Interprets Rules ßCalifornia Interscholastic Federation ®Supplements NFHS Rule Interpretations ®State Governing Body ßNorth Coast Section ®Local Governing Body ßNational Association of Sports Officials (NASO) ®Referee Magazine ®Source of Insurance (paid for by CCFOA via Dues) ®Publishes many books 7
What is CCFOA? ßContra Costa Football Officials Association ßHistory ßSchools and Programs Covered ßMember Achievements ßWebsite ccfoa. com 8
Being a Member in Good Standing ßPay Dues ($100 for Rookie Officials) – covers: ®NFHS Rule and Case books ®Liability Insurance ®PAYABLE NEXT MEETING ßAttend CCFOA Clinic and In Season Meetings ßPass Certification Exam (Waived for Rookie Officials) ßMaintain Acceptable Ratings 9
Today’s Agenda Topics ßNew Official Training Purpose & Schedule ßCCFOA and Other Organizations ßHow much is all this going to cost me? - Bert ßHow do I get Games? ßThe Uniform ßIntro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys ßProfessionalism, Ethics and Expectations 10
How Much do I get Paid and How? ß 2011: ®Scouts / Jr PW / PW ®Jr Mid / Midget ®Frosh ®JV ®Varsity $ 54 $ 56 $ 60 (Really $56 + $5) $ 61 $ 76 ßMost Youth on site by check ßHigh School and some youth ®Contra Costa Assignors via Ref. Pay ®You will be paid mid season and at end 11
The Economics of Officiating ßIncome (Reasonable expectation for a Rookie) ®$1, 650 (Avg. 3 games/wk @ $55/game; 10 weeks) ßExpenses (First Year) ®$250 Uniform ®$100 CCFOA Dues & Insurance ®$350 Gas / Mileage ®$700 Total Expenses ßNET = $ 1, 150 +/12
Today’s Agenda Topics ßNew Official Training Purpose & Schedule ßCCFOA and Other Organizations ßHow much is all this going to cost me? ßHow do I get Games? - Orrin ßThe Uniform ßIntro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys ßProfessionalism, Ethics and Expectations 13
How do I get Games? ßGames are assigned by Contra Costa Assignors ®Dave Cutaia, Ken Leffle, Dale Newhouse ßArbitersports. com ®Website for electronic assigning ßKey to getting games ®Be available ßExpectations ®Vast Majority will be Youth & Frosh ®Occasional JV Game ®Rare Varsity Game 14
How do I get Games (Cont) ßGeneral Game Schedules ßThursday ® Mid to late afternoon freshman games ßFriday ® JV/ Varsity Double headers (4: 30 / 7: 00) +/- ßSaturday - Youth +/® Scouts 8: 30 ® Jr Pee Wee / Pee Wee 10: 00 / 12: 00 ® Jr. Midget / Midget 2: 00 / 4: 00 ßBut always exceptions – check your assignments often and carefully 15
Today’s Agenda Topics ßThe New Man Training Schedule ßCCFOA and Other Organizations ßHow much is all this going to cost me? ßHow do I get Games? ßThe Uniform - Bert ßIntro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys ßProfessionalism, Ethics and Expectations 16
The Uniform, Equipment and Appearance ßNormal Uniform - Entire Crew Must be Dressed alike ® Black pants with black socks ® NHFS striped Short or Long Sleeve Shirt ® Black Belt ® All Black Shoes ® Black Undershirt ® Black Piped Hat (White for Referee) ßHot Weather ® Black Shorts (Knee length) ® White crew socks (mid-calf) 17
The Uniform, Equipment & Appearance (cont) ßWhistle (Black with pea) and Lanyard ßSpare whistle in left front pocket ßGold Penalty Flag (Weighted) ßDown Indicators for Wrists (2) ß“Clip” (Head Lines for Chains) ßTwo White Bean Bags (For Back Judge one is blue) ßWatch with count down timer ßGame Card and Writing Instrument ßWhite Towel (Umpire for wet days) ßCoin to Flip (Referee but…) 18
The Uniform, Equipment & Appearance (cont) ßUniform to be clean and wrinkle free ßShoes shined ßCome to game looking sharp – not like you just rolled out of bed ßNO JEWELRY except a wedding band ßNON-PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES frowned on ßFacial Hair - Your choice but…. 19
Uniform and Equipment (cont) ßWhere do I get my gear? ®Your Choice – CCFOA does not endorse ®On line, mail order ßOne supplier (Honig’s) will be at August All -day Clinic or online at: ®http: //www. honigs. com/ 20
Coming Dressed vs. Dressing at Site ßYouth – Come Dressed ßFrosh – Come Dressed ßJV – Generally dress at site ßVarsity – Generally dress at Site ßDo NOT be dressing in the parking lot 21
June 9, 2012 Orientation 22
TRAINING TO BE A FOOTBALL OFFICIAL June 9, 2012 Orientation 23
Today’s Agenda Topics ßNew Official Training Purpose & Schedule ßCCFOA and Other Organizations ßHow much is all this going to cost me? ßHow do I get Games? ßThe Uniform ßIntro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys - Bert ßProfessionalism, Ethics and Expectations 24
Rules, Mechanics, Keys ßRules = The Laws of the Game (as supplemented by interpretations in the Case Book) ßMechanics = Where you are on the field and what you do in various situations ßKeys = What each position looks for and at 25
Intro to Rules and Mechanics ßRule Book – 10 Sections ® Read Rule 2, Read Rule 2 ® Definitions are the key to clear communication ® “A” = Offense ® “B” = Defense ® “K” = Kickers ® “R” = Receivers ßCase Book – Interprets Rule Book ßSimplified and Illustrated – spend a LOT of time there ßMechanics Book – Where you are on the field, what are your keys, what is your coverage area 26
The Crew ßCCFOA Standards: ®Varsity = 5 person ®JV / Frosh / Older Youth = 4 person ®Younger Youth = 3 person ®Scouts = 2 person ßThe Positions: ®Referee ®Head Linesman ®Umpire ®Line Judge (4 and 5 Only) ®Back Judge (5 only) ßYou will be assigned a position – it is NOT first come first served or decided on the field 27
Referee ßUltimate authority for game ßOffensive backfield ßPlay in the backfield ßAdministers Penalties ßControls timing 28
Head Linesman ßOn line of scrimmage ßOn side with chains ®High School = Visitors ®Youth = Home ßResponsible for line of scrimmage ßResponsible for managing chains ßDown field coverage on long plays and passes 29
Umpire ßAbout 6 yards on B side of ball ßResponsible for player equipment ßLine play ßSpotting the ball 30
Line Judge ßOpposite Head Linesman ßResponsible for line of scrimmage ßResponsible for accuracy of timing ßDown field coverage on long plays and passes ßBack with receiver on punts 31
Pregame Duties ßCheck and accept you assignments daily ßArrival – AT LEAST: ®Youth – 20 to 30 min. before scheduled kickoff ®Frosh – 30 Minutes ®JV – 45 to 60 minutes ®Varsity – 60 minutes ßExpect a pregame conference led by the Referee 32
Pregame Duties (4 Man) ßAll: ®Check the field for safety issues ßUmpire ®Accompany Referee to conferences with coaches ®Rule on legality of player equipment ßHead Linesman ®Secure and Instruct Chain Crew ßLine Judge ®Instruct Clock Operator ®Secure Game Balls 33
Coin Toss (4 man) ß 5 minutes call for captains; 3 minutes walk out ßReferee and LJ (in HS, HL in youth) accompany home team ßUmpire and HL (or LJ) accompany visitors ßReferee will face the clock ßHave spokesman next to Referee ßOnly Umpire and Referee continue to mid-field ßFlanks stay at the numbers to keep team back ßCome together after toss to record information ßMove to kickoff positions 34
Today’s Agenda Topics ßNew Official Training Purpose & Schedule ßCCFOA and Other Organizations ßHow much is all this going to cost me? ßHow do I get Games? ßThe Uniform ßIntro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys ßProfessionalism, Ethics and Expectations - Orrin 35
Professionalism ßWhat does this mean to you? ßLook the part – You are judged from the moment you take the field ® Clean uniform worn properly ® Personal Appearance ® Physical Conditioning ßAct the part (Businesslike, Approachable, Not over friendly, Don’t clown around) ßUse of Alcohol (None on game day; in moderation night before game) ßNo gum, no tobacco ßSnack Shacks – You are owed ZERO freebies ßSomeone is always watching you 36
Ethics ßBe impartial in deed and expression ßEmphasize safety over all else ßDuty to master rules and mechanics ßDuty to prepare yourself physically, mentally and emotionally for each contest ßExercise authority unemotionally ßBe approachable and constructive ßUphold the honor of the game 37
Expectations from your Fellow officials ßBe punctual ßBe prepared ®Know “Rookie Rules” ®Know “Rookie Mechanics” ßCome fully equipped ßLeave the ego in the car ßListen to advice – you will get a lot of it ßDon’t be over sensitive ßCommunicate ßHustle, Hustle 38
Wrap up ßReview Questions? ßNext Meeting ®Time 0830 ®Saturday June 23, 2012 ®Dublin ßAdjourn 39
Contact Information ßBert Michalczyk ß(H) 925 -820 -1761 ß(W) 925 -875 -2200 ß(C) 925 -570 -8830 ßmichalczyk@dsrsd. com (Work) ßleedscourt@comcast. net (Home) 40
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