CCFOA

Assignor’s Bulletin 11/10/11

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:26:29 +0000

Enforcement of Penalties on Trys: There has been a good deal of discussion regarding this subject. Here is what we are going to do:

Live Ball Fouls by the Offense on a Successful Try:

Obvious choice, defense will accept, replay try. No carry-over. If foul involves loss of down, score is canceled by obvious acceptance of the foul. NO CARRY OVER.

Live Ball Fouls by Defense:

Offense may replay the try after enforcement of the penalty. This is not always an obvious choice (ex: Offense wants to go for 2 points). Offense may also take the points and have the defensive foul enforced on the kick off. I does not matter what type of defensive foul, as long as it is a live ball foul.

Dead ball fouls in all cases are enforced at the succeeding spot.

Please feel free to send in questions, but this ruling will not change. I have double checked it with State Rules Interpreter Steve Stearns.

Two very Good Calls:

Coaches have sent in two videos during this assigning period.

1. Is a video of a chop block. The coach felt it was legal as it occurred in the free blocking zone. The only problem is that it is a text book chop block. The video shows it clearly. One offensive player is blocking the defensive player high, when a second offensive player blocks him low. The free-blocking zone is not relevant when it comes to a chop block. Kudos to referee Bert Michalczyk.

2. The quarterback retreats to the pocket to throw a forward pass. His arm starts forward with possession of the ball. Defensive contact causes the QB to spin. The trajectory of the pass is clearly backward. If defensive contact causes a change in direction of the QB then this is to be ruled a forward pass even if the ball goes backward. Nice job by Referee Wes Asmussen on this play.

Playoffs:

Youth playoffs will be assigned on a week to week basis. The first round has been assigned.

Foe those of you assigned to NCS games:

1. Make certain you bring both knickers and black pants. Not all associations use both. Always bring both shirts.

2. You are required to be at the game site at least 90 minutes prior to kick off. If you are the referee, please make contact with your crew at least 48 hours before game time. I will make every effort to provide contact information.

3. All assignments will be done on Arbiter. Your availability must be up to date. If you decline an assignment, no effort will be made to re-assign you, unless it is my error.

4. The only chain crew assignments will be at the coliseum. Alternates will be assigned to all games.

Payment:

Final payment will be available on 12/6/11. We will send out an email when the money is available for you.

From Dale, Ken and I , Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Regards,

Dave

2011 Banquet Invitation

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:19:52 +0000

Click here to download the invitation to the 2011 CCFOA Banquet.

The banquet will be held at Massimo Ristorante in Walnut Creek on Sunday, December 4. Cocktails will begin at 6pm and dinner at 7pm.

Please respond to Scott Dunagan by Friday, November 25.

Assignor’s Bulletin 10/21/11

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:27:16 +0000

CASTS IN DYFL GAMES:

The DYFL has informed me that they will follow Federation rules in regards to casts i.e. padded, etc.

SCOUTS:

Start on the 40 going out. After the series, simply give it to the other team on their 40. In any case allow exceptions that they may want to make.

TEMPO:

Referees, in order to be more consistent in our tempos, please try counting to 4 after the ball is spotted for the next play. Obviously this can be adjusted for game situations (hurry up, skill level, etc).

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP:

Please join me in congratulating Ray Depole. Ray has been selected to work on one the state games as the umpire. Ray began officiating in the CCFOA in 1972. It is a well deserved honor.

Regards,

Dave

Assignor’s Bulletin 9/30/11

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:41:26 +0000

Tinted Glasses:

I have been notified by Diablo Youth Football that an officiating crew did not allow a player to participate with tinted glasses. This item was previously covered in a prior bulletin. There are no rules that prohibit any player from playing with tinted glasses, or for that matter sun glasses. The rule only governs face shields attached to the helmet.

Power Failures:

Should lights fail in the middle of a play, blow the whistle immediately to stop action. Do not allow the play to continue as this creates an unfair advantage and is a safety issue. Replay the down once the lights come back on.

Mercy Rule:

Apparently there is some confusion. The rule only applies in the 4th period. It can only be applied in other periods by agreement of both coaches. The clock continues to run and is only stopped for:

1. Charged time out.

2. Officials’ time out (does not include stopping for out of bounds, incomplete pass, first downs)

3. Scores.

In these situations, the clock will be started as if the mercy rule was not in effect. In other words on a score, start the clock when then ball is legally touched on the kick off as you would do in a regular situation. On a charged time out, the clock starts when the ball is next put in play. On an officials’ time out, it reverts back to the ball’s status before the time out.

Counting Players:

Please stay with prescribed mechanics. Apparently, in some cases the referee is requesting the umpire count the defense. The umpire counts the offense. It was made pretty clear at the clinic by Orrin and myself that all will use prescribed mechanics.

Dueling Medical Personnel at Youth Level:

We actually had a situation in the DYFL where one medical person said a player could participate, and one said no. I have been informed by the DYFL that he home medical person will make the determination. Please remember this does not apply to concussions. If you see a player that displays any sign of injury you still have the authority to send that player off.

Calling Time outs:

If a player or coach request a time out, or you are calling one for an injury or any other reason, it is not necessary to inform the referee before you call the time out. Blow your whistle, give the time out signal, and then inform the ref.

Assignor’s Bulletin 9/25/11

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:48:48 +0000

REPORTS:

Please send all game reports directly to Dave Cutaia. Do not submit them via the web site or any other email as this causes a delay. These must be reviewed and submitted to league commissioners and NCS ASAP. Dave will copy the president re these. In addition do not contact the schools re these incidents.

Assignor’s Bulletin 9/23/11

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:45:15 +0000

ON-SIDE KICKS:

Many teams are using pooch kicks and/or kicks where the ball is driven directly into the ground. We must know if the ball was driven into the ground . In this case there can be no kick catch interference (KCI). This can be very difficult to see, and may not be visible to the official that is responsible for calling kick catch interference. We have already had a game where one official called KCI as he could not see the ball driven into the ground. Another official took him off the call as he was able to see the ball hit the ground. The flag was picked up indicating no foul. This is the way this should be handled.

The BJ is most responsible for this call in a five person game. In a four person game this responsibility would be that of the HL. There can be KCI whether or not a fair catch signal is made. If the signaler catches the ball and is then tackled or blocked, this is not KCI, it is a dead ball personal foul.

These are the options for the receiving team on KCI:

1. An awarded fair catch at the spot of the foul.

2. Replay the down from the previous spot plus a 15 yard penalty.

3. Result of the play.

There can be no KCI once the kicked ball has struck the ground. If the kicking team touches a grounded kick before the ball travels 10 yards, or before the receivers have touched it, this is first touching of a free kick, The kicking team has the option of taking the ball where it was touched by the kicking team. If the kicking team touches it more than once the receivers can choose what spot they want the ball.

On a scrimmage kick, kickers may touch a kicked ball in flight as long as they do not interfere with the receiver(s) who is in position to catch the kick. If the kickers touch it before the receivers, this is also first touching, and the kickers may have the ball at that spot. If any member of the receiving team signals for a fair catch the ball will be dead upon possession even thought it’s possessed by a different player than the one who signaled. This applies to both free and scrimmage kicks.

2011 Season Announcements

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:13:39 +0000

2011 President’s Message

Here we go again! Another football season is just around the corner and we are ready to prepare for it. Your board has been busy during the off-season, making every attempt to have the association be what you want it to be.

Bert Michalczyk, with the able assistants of Rich Rose and Dale Newhouse, has been working hard as your Training Coordinator. His information is included in this correspondence.

As you know, black, all-weather long trousers (worn with black socks) will be required this season to be used for bad weather games (option of the referee as to when they will be worn). As requested by many members, black shorts will be optional this year, and will be phased in as a requirement for the 2012 season. They will be worn with white crew socks. Remember, shorts may only be worn for youth, freshman and “stand-alone” JV games. The decision is that of the referee and all crew members MUST be dressed the same.

We are asking all referees this year to send an email to their crew at least 48 hours prior to assigned games, giving them information as to when and where to meet, where to park, what to wear, and what will take place in the pre-game meeting. This advanced communication will help everyone to prepare for his or her games.

All members should check our website (www.ccfoa.com) frequently, as this will be our primary method of communication. Posted there now are important 2011 dates (training, meetings, banquet, etc.), dues and fine information. Dues were increased $5.00 to keep us working within a balanced budget (which is also posted online).

This year, all members must belong to NASO, and must certify this by giving their membership number and expiration date (shown on your “Referee” magazine mailing sticker) when they turn in their Annual Addendum at the all day meeting.

Lastly, your ratings, as given by your peers, have been mailed and members comments are also included. After board review, each member was placed in one of the following five categories:

1 – Championship Playoff; 2 – Playoff; 3 – Varsity; 4 – Certified; or 5 – Probationary.

Looking forward to a great 2011 season,

Orrin Cross
CCFOA President

Update to President’s Message

Several items need to be explained:

1 – If you have not received your annual letters from the president, assigner, training coordinator and Annual Addendum by June 1st, please contact me.

2 – Black shorts (optional this season) must be Officiating Shorts ONLY (Honig’s has them, item number K60B at $28.95 each). No basketball, soccer, lacrossse, etc. shorts. NO baggy knee-length shorts.

3 – For those fearful that the black long all-weather pants will be too warm for early season use, and would like a second pair – Honig’s will have a lightweight summer version out in mid-July, priced at $42.95.

4 – If you would like to return your Annual Addendum certification of NASO membership (on he back side of the Annual Addendum) before the August 21, 2011, meeting, you may send it to Scott Dunagan, Treasurer, 303 Zagora Drive, Danville CA 94506.

5 – If you would like to pay your annual dues before August 1 (to avoid an increase from $90.00 to $125.00) you may use PayPal (available here on the website) or you may send a check made out to CCFOA and send it to Scott, at the address in 4., above.

6 – To join NASO (required of all CCFOA members this year) please go to “Links” on our website and click on “NASO.” Cost is $97.00 this year.

7 – 2011 NFHS Rule Changes are available here.

8 – Check out our website weekly for updated information.

Important Announcements and Documents

President’s Message
Training Coordinator’s Message
Assigner’s Message
Annual Addendum
2011 Rule Changes

2010 Playoff Pictures

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:34:11 +0000

NCS Division I Championship

(Left to Right)
Orrin Cross (Contra Costa – Alternate)
Morgan Lakin (Chain Crew)
Kevin Jones (Chain Crew)
Ken Leffle (Contra Costa)
Dave Cutaia (Contra Costa)
Kevin Lopez (Mission Valley)
Conrad Bassett (East Bay)
Steve Corrigan (Contra Costa)

NCS Division IV Championship

(Left to Right)
Chris Keating (Contra Costa)
Monte Henry (NC)
Ed Hirsch (North Bay)
Jerry Luzar (East Bay)
Danny Cook (RE)
Frank LaScala (Contra Costa)
Alan Mathews (CM)
Marty Brown (Contra Costa)

Foothill vs. College Park – 11/19/2010

(Left to Right)
Daniel Wilkins (Contra Costa)
Greg Chappel (Contra Costa, Alternate)
Ken Edgecombe (Contra Costa)
Mike Morris (East Bay)
Scott Wells (East Bay)
Steve Corrigan (Contra Costa)

Casa Grande vs American – 11/20/2010

(Left to Right)
Dan Lutz (North Bay, Alternate)
Chris Keating (Contra Costa)
Gary Frieders (North Bay)
Dave Long (East Bay)
Ray Depoole (Contra Costa)
Lane Baker (East Bay)

Salesian vs Fortuna – 11/27/2010

(Left to Right)
Daniel Wilkins (Contra Costa)
Jim Odgen (East Bay, Alternate)
Jon Robertson (East Bay)
Don Toomer (Easy Bay)
Tim Nordstrom (Contra Costa)
Gay Hayes (East Bay)

San Ramon vs Monte Vista – 11/26/2010

(Left to Right)
David Gregory (Contra Costa)
Justin Bigler (Contra Costa)
Ray DePole (Contra Costa)
Brett Marshall (Contra Costa)
John Cattollico (Contra Costa, Alternate)
Scott Tate (East Bay)

Youth Midget Championship – 11/27/2010

(Left to Right)
Tim Schahen
Terry Miles
Don Scott
Bob Crowe

Youth Junior Midget Championship – 11/27/2010

(Left to Right)
Terry Miles
Mike MacArthur
Barry Collins
Gary Starkey

Clayton Valley vs Rancho Cotate – 11/26/2010

(Left to Right)
Gerry Burr (North Bay, Alternate)
Jason Castro (North Bay)
David Clark (North Bay)
Roi Hammond (North Bay)
Greg Chappel (Contra Costa)
Scott Dunagan (Contra Costa)

September 29, 2010 Announcements

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:50:42 +0000

You may use PayPal to sign up for the Annual Banquet. $30.00 each – be sure to list the name of any guests you are bringing. You can do this on the second page of the checkout process by clicking on the link that says “Please include names of attendees” (to the left of the total cost).

September 15, 2010 Announcements

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:12:43 +0000

Official NFHS mechanics for 3-person crews (used at Pleasanton, Livermore, and sometimes at other games when all assigned officials are not present) is not available in book form, but it is posted under “Documents”, and it is the mechanics we will use. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE “TRIANGLE” MECHANICS FOR SCRIMMAGE PLAYS IS THE OFFICIAL MECHANIC TO BE USED.