The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Stream sports and other activities from high schools across the usa, both live and on demand, via nfhs network. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Woa football officiating mechanics illustrated book. Softball part i 2020 exam home wisconsin interscholastic. For the 2015 football season, there is a major change in onfield mechanics for officials in four and fiveperson coverage, and a reminder about the changes for 2014 kickoff change. Based in indianapolis, indiana, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united states.
Football officials clinic was designed primarily for the youth and high school officials in hawaii. National federation of state high school associations football. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school foo. Guidelines rules writing process video sfia football glove specification program threeofficial football mechanics manual. Crew of 4 officials mechanics manual san diego county. Nfhs football case book washington district football. This book is list as a football game official manual, but is actually the volleyball game official manual i thought the picture was just incorrect i was wrong. High school football officiating philosophies introduction developing an officiating philosophy is an important skill for success. Coin toss r and u bring in captains flanks come into the hash marks and watch their teams 2.
The national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules book is the official rules book for snoa. The aloha football officials clinic was designed primarily for the youth and high school officials in hawaii. All officials should arrive at the game site for a. National federation of state high school associations basketball 2015 basketball officials manual three officials mechanics 2. Officiating football mechanics cd nfhs edition serves as a resource for the nfhs officiating football methods online course, developed and delivered by asep and the nfhs as part of the nfhs officials education program.
Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs. All situations and acts are legal, and no errors or mistakes are involved unless otherwise noted. Copies of the rules book and case book will be distributed at training sessions for new officials, and at the. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Each official should seek the happy medium between strict adherence and undue laxity. Once again, the nfhs football rules committee has chosen to emphasize the head and helmet as a point of emphasis for the 2012 season. The official mechanics manual of the colorado football officials association 2016 amendments june 27, 2016 followed by 2015 amendments july 4, 2015 the manual was reprinted as the 2nd edition in april 2015 with minor editorial corrections and a few substantive items that are noted below. The official mechanics manual of the colorado football. Wpfoa, 0729 page 1 of 14 high school football officials 4man mechanics 1. The nfhs has been at the forefront of national sports organizations in emphasizing the. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of.
Jul 15, 2004 officiating softball mechanics cd nfhs edition american sport education program on. Concussions continue to be a focus of attention in football at all levels of competition. Lets gain new appreciation for officials during down time officials news. Playing multiple sports in high school paves way f. The nfhs is no longer publishing the 3official portion of the football mechanics manual. Mechanics and training materials wpfoa west penn football.
These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by topic, preseason guide and rules interpretations, as well as a powerpoint presentation. After the first pitch has been thrown to the batter. One leg being rule knowledge, another leg is mechanics, and the third leg is philosophy. Buy 2018 and 2019 nfhs football game officials manual. Retired big ten referee, tom quinn always referred to this as the threelegged stool. Accordingly, the nfhs authorizes interested persons to download and print this manual without first obtaining written permission of the nfhs. Org and derived from the nfhs officials manual and the approved modifications of the piaa 5 man mechanics manual, compiled and edited by charles carr. Seven man mechanics overview below is a basic overview of the seven man mechanics. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.
Consideration of liability issues in 7on7 football. Click here to view 3official football mechanics manual. High school football officiating philosophies introduction. Sep 27, 2014 2015 basketball 3 man mechanics nfhs 1. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the game officials mechanics examinations, may be used by.
During the down, a4 is noticed to a have a clear tooth and mouth protector. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person. Copyright 2018 national federation of state high school associations. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Make sure your mechanics have the kickoff coming in more than 60 seconds after. Responsibilities outlined in the five man mechanics are understood to still apply unless stated otherwise. The inability to sign into the system is generally be caused by one of three possible errors. Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school football rules. Contains the official rules for football and are designed to. Mechanics for a 5official crew are used for all high school varsity games except those for playoffs or any other games determined by the sdcfoa assignment secretary to use an alternate number of officials.