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Welcome to the 2013 New Officials

Training class

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Bob Shreves, Scott Williams, & Tyler

Cerimeli

Trainers

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Tonight’s Goal • Start thinking about Football

• Admin Stuff• Computer Stuff• Uniform Stuff

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“What do you know?” Quiz

Rule Meetings1. 1st & 10 @ A30. Just before the play is getting ready to be snapped. B89 enters the field to make the defense have 12 players when the ball is snapped. QB A12 throws a complete forward pass to A80 who is tackled at the A41.  2. 1st & 10 @ A30. After breaking from the Huddle and as the team settles into formation, A80 goes in motion before the rest of the team get set. The other 10 players do become set and A80 is still in motion at the time of the snap. The ball is handed off to A23 who is tackled at the A40.   3. 1st & 10 @ A30. After breaking from the Huddle and as the team settles into formation, A80 goes in motion before the rest of the team get set. The other 10 players do become set and A80 is still in motion at the time of the snap The ball is handed off to A23 who fumbles the ball and B80 recovers and runs to the A10.  

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4. 4th& 10 @ A30. After the ready for play whistle by the referee- ---:15 seconds to go in the 2nd Quarter and the clock running. A80 commits a false start…Game Clock is stopped 5 yards is marked off. After penalty administration the Referee blows ready for play whistle and the game clock runs down to :00.  5. 1st & 10 @ A30. A23 takes a hand off and runs to the A38 where he fumbles. The loose ball rolls forward and goes out of bounds at the A48.  6. 1st & 10 @ A30. QB A4 runs around the right side and throws a forward pass from the A31. The pass is thrown to A80 who while trying to catch the pass is hit well before the ball reached A80 by B44.

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Quiz Answers

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InformationOnline

www.azfoa.org

www.aiaonline.org

Mentor ProgramLevel 4’s – Are not able to work Varsity games. It is strongly recommended

that a 4 attend several varsity contests, attend pre-game, halftime discussions and post game discussions (with the Varsity Crew Chiefs’ permission). In order to move up to a level 3, the level 4 must participate in the Mentor Program and complete the following minimums:

• Attend the KO Meeting• Score 80% or higher on the test• Receive a minimum of 5 evaluations• 3.00 average on evaluations received• Attend 6 rules classes at the AIA 3’s/4’s meetings

Mentor ProgramLevel 3’s – Are not able to work Varsity games unless assigned directly by the

AIA. Are not able to dress for a game as alternate but it is strongly recommended that a 3 attend several varsity contests, attend pre-game, halftime discussions and post game discussions (with the Varsity Crew Chiefs’ permission). In order to move up to a level 2, the level 3 must participate in the Mentor Program and complete the following minimums:

• Attend the KO Meeting• Score 85% or higher on the test• Receive a minimum of 8 evaluations• 3.25 average on evaluations received• Attend 5 rules classes at the AIA 3’s/4’s Classes

SVO Game Cards

What equipment do I need to officiate football?

A typical cost for all equipment to start out is around $175.For Varsity games: Black pants or White Knickers (w/ stripe socks) are acceptable by the AIA. A position placket will also be on your

shirt. For Non-Varsity games: Black short will be worn. No position placket is required. For All AIA games: Shirts will need an AIA and Victory with Honor logos.

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Rule Books

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Training CommitteeContact Info

• Scott Williams: minik3@cox.net 602-316-5798• Bob Shreves: shrva@aol.com 480-231-9417• Tyler Cerimeli: tyler.cerimeli@gmail.com 480-285-

8825

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Questions?

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What should you do next?

• Sign up with the AIA• Sign up with AzFOA• Recognize terms “Ref Pay” “Arbiter”• Look to purchase your uniform• Complete the check list on AzFOA web site• Get a 3 ring binder• Study/Read your rule book!!!!

DEFINITIONS Officials have a tendency to overlook Rule 2.

Nothing could be further from the Truth.

MANY FEEL….

RULE 2 is the MOST IMPORTANT rule in the book

CATCH

RECOVER

INTERCEPT

MUFF