Contra Costa Football Officials Association

1. Contra Costa Football Officials Association New Officials Training Session No. 1 Orientation 1 Orientation

2. Welcome Sign In Introductions Trainers (Bert Michalczyk, Rich Rose, others throughout the class) Self Introductions of Class Reflections by Second Year Officials Orientation

3. Today’s Agenda Topics New Official Training Purpose & Schedule – Bert CCFOA and Other Organizations - Rich How much is all this going to cost me? - Bert How do I get Games? - Rich The Uniform - Bert Intro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys - Bert Professionalism, Ethics and Expectations - Rich Orientation

4. New Officials Training Program Purpose Prepare you Mentally Prepare you Physically Get you to Look the Part Develop your Confidence Orientation

5. New Officials Training Program Session 1 – Orientation (Today) Session 2 – Dead Ball / Live Ball / Timing (June 21) St. Mary’s Scrimmages – Observation only (June 25 & 29) Session 3 – Pre-Snap – Formations / Shift / Motion (July 19) Session 4 – Blocking and Passing (July 26) Session 5 – Chain work and downs (Aug 2) Controlled Scrimmages - (Tent. Aug 6 & 7) (6) CCFOA Clinic – Kicking and 2 & 3 Person Mechanics (Aug 17) Scrimmages as assigned – (Weekends of Aug 23 and 30) First week of Games – (September 6) Session 7 – Simplified Penalty Enforcement (Sept 21) Session 8 – TBD Open Session (Oct 5) Session 9 – TBD Open Session (Oct 26) Observation & Evaluation Process Orientation

6. Today’s Agenda Topics New Official Training Purpose & Schedule CCFOA and Other Organizations - Rich How much is all this going to cost me? How do I get Games? The Uniform Intro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys Professionalism, Ethics and Expectations Orientation

7. Organizations above CCFOA National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Writes the Rule Books; Interprets Rules California Interscholastic Federation Supplements NFHS Rule Interpretations State Governing Body North Coast Section Local Governing Body National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Referee Magazine Source of Insurance (paid for by CCFOA via Dues) Publishes many books Orientation

8. What is CCFOA? Contra Costa Football Officials Association History Schools and Programs Covered Member Achievements Website ccfoa.com Orientation

9. Being a Member in Good Standing Pay Dues ($101 for Rookie Officials) – covers: NFHS Rule and Case books Liability Insurance PAYABLE NEXT MEETING Attend CCFOA Clinic and In Season Meetings Pass Certification Exam (Waived for Rookie Officials) Maintain Acceptable Ratings Orientation

10. Today’s Agenda Topics New Official Training Purpose & Schedule CCFOA and Other Organizations How much is all this going to cost me? - Bert How do I get Games? The Uniform Intro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys Professionalism, Ethics and Expectations Orientation

11. How Much do I get Paid and How? 2013 (may vary slightly for 2014): Scouts / Jr PW / PW $ 56 Jr Mid / Midget $ 58 Frosh $ 60 (Really $55 + $5) JV $ 61 Varsity $ 76 Most Youth on site by check High School and some youth Contra Costa Assignors via RefPay You will be paid mid season and at end Orientation

12. The Economics of Officiating Income (Reasonable expectation for a Rookie) $1,925 (Avg. 3.5 games/wk @ $55/game; 10 weeks) Expenses (First Year) $250 Uniform $100 CCFOA Dues & Insurance $350 Gas / Mileage $700 Total Expenses NET = $ 1,225 +/- Orientation

13. Today’s Agenda Topics New Official Training Purpose & Schedule CCFOA and Other Organizations How much is all this going to cost me? How do I get Games? – Rich The Uniform Intro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys Professionalism, Ethics and Expectations Orientation

14. How do I get Games? Games are assigned by Contra Costa Assignors Dave Cutaia, Ken Leffle, Dale Newhouse Arbitersports.com Website for electronic assigning Key to getting games Be available, be available, be available…oh, and be available Expectations Vast Majority will be Youth & Frosh Occasional JV Game Rare Varsity Game Orientation

15. General Game Schedules Thursday Mid to late afternoon freshman games Friday JV / Varsity Double headers (4:30 / 7:00) +/- Saturday - Youth +/- Scouts 8:30 Jr Pee Wee / Pee Wee 10:00 / 12:00 Jr. Midget / Midget 2:00 / 4:00 But always exceptions – check your assignments often and carefully Orientation

16. Today’s Agenda Topics The New Man Training Schedule CCFOA and Other Organizations How much is all this going to cost me? How do I get Games? The Uniform - Bert Intro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys Professionalism, Ethics and Expectations Orientation

17. The Uniform, Equipment and Appearance Normal Uniform - Entire Crew Must be Dressed alike NHFS striped (short or long sleeve depending on weather) Black Pants Black Belt Black Shoes Black Socks Black Undershirt Black Piped Hat (White for Referee) Hot Weather Black Shorts (Knee length) Black crew socks (mid-calf) Orientation

18. The Uniform, Equipment & Appearance (cont) Whistle (Black with pea) and Lanyard Down Indicators for Wrists (2) Gold Penalty Flag (Weighted) Two White Bean Bags (For Back Judge one is blue) “Clip” (Head Lines for Chains) Watch with count down timer Game Card and Writing Instrument Black “Belt” Towel (Umpire for wet days) Spare whistle in left front pocket Coin to Flip (Referee but…) Orientation

19. The Uniform, Equipment & Appearance (cont) Uniform to be clean and wrinkle free Shoes shined Come to game looking sharp – not like you just rolled out of bed No jewelry except a wedding band Sunglasses, if non-prescription, frowned on Facial Hair - Your choice but…. Orientation

20. Uniform and Equipment (cont) Where do I get my gear? Your Choice – CCFOA does not endorse On line, mail order One supplier (Honig’s) will be at August All-day Clinic or online at: http://www.honigs.com/ Orientation

21. Coming Dressed vs. Dressing at Site Youth – Come Dressed Frosh – Come Dressed JV – Generally dress at site Varsity – Generally dress at Site Do NOT be dressing in the parking lot Orientation

22. Today’s Agenda Topics New Official Training Purpose & Schedule CCFOA and Other Organizations How much is all this going to cost me? How do I get Games? The Uniform Intro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys - Bert Professionalism, Ethics and Expectations Orientation

23. Rules, Mechanics, Keys Rules = The Laws of the Game (as supplemented by interpretations in the Case Book) Mechanics = Where you are on the field and what you do in various situations Keys = What each position looks for and at Orientation

24. Intro to Rules and Mechanics Rule Book – 10 Sections Read Rule 2, Read Rule 2, Read Rule 2 Definitions are the key to clear communication “A” = Offense “B” = Defense “K” = Kickers “R” = Receivers Case Book – Interprets Rule Book Simplified and Illustrated – spend a LOT of time there Mechanics Book – Where you are on the field, what are your keys, what is your coverage area Orientation

25. The Crew CCFOA Standards: Varsity = 5 person JV / Frosh / Older Youth = 4 person Younger Youth = 3 person Scouts = 2 person The Positions: Referee (Head) Linesman Umpire Line Judge (4 and 5 Only) Back Judge (5 only) You will be assigned a position – it is NOT first come first served or decided on the field Orientation

26. Referee Ultimate authority for game Offensive backfield Play in the backfield Administers Penalties Controls timing Orientation

27. Linesman On line of scrimmage On side with chains High School = Visitors Youth = Home Responsible for line of scrimmage Responsible for managing chains Down field coverage on long plays and passes Orientation

28. Umpire About 6 yards on B side of ball Responsible for player equipment Line play Spotting the ball Orientation

29. Line Judge Opposite Head Linesman Responsible for line of scrimmage Responsible for accuracy of timing Down field coverage on long plays and passes Back with receiver on punts Orientation

30. Pregame Duties Check and accept you assignments daily Arrival – AT LEAST: Youth – 20 to 30 min. before scheduled kickoff Frosh – 30 Minutes JV – 45 to 60 minutes Varsity – 60 minutes Expect a pregame conference led by the Referee Orientation

31. Pregame Duties (4 Man) All: Check the field for safety issues Umpire Accompany Referee to conferences with coaches Rule on legality of player equipment Linesman Secure and Instruct Chain Crew Line Judge Instruct Clock Operator Secure Game Balls Orientation

32. Coin Toss (4 man) 5 minutes call for captains; 3 minutes walk out Referee and LJ (in HS, L in youth) accompany home team Umpire and L (or LJ) accompany visitors Referee will face the clock Have spokesman next to Referee Only Umpire and Referee continue to mid-field Flanks stay at the numbers to keep team back Come together after toss to record information Move to kickoff positions Orientation

33. Today’s Agenda Topics New Official Training Purpose & Schedule CCFOA and Other Organizations How much is all this going to cost me? How do I get Games? The Uniform Intro to Rules, Mechanics and Keys Professionalism, Ethics and Expectations - Rich Orientation

34. Professionalism What does this mean to you? Look the part – You are judged from the moment you take the field Clean uniform worn properly Personal Appearance Physical Conditioning Act the part (Businesslike, Approachable, Not over friendly, Don’t clown around) Use of Alcohol (None on game day; in light moderation night before game) No gum, no tobacco Snack Shacks – You are owed ZERO freebies Someone is always watching you Orientation

35. Expectations from your Fellow officials Be punctual Be prepared Know “Rookie Rules” Know “Rookie Mechanics” Come fully equipped Leave the ego in the car Listen to advice – you will get a lot of it Don’t be over sensitive Communicate Hustle, Hustle, Hustle Orientation

36. Wrap up Review Questions? Next Meeting Time 0830 Saturday June 21, 2014 Dublin Adjourn Orientation