by saoaofficials | Sep 19, 2022 | Announcements, Football, Mechanics, Rules
Fellow Officials, Illegal Formation (Kicking Game) 7-2-5 Exception(s): First, we must know the definition of what constitutes a scrimmage kick formation (2-24-2a, b) and then how the exceptions apply. Rule 7-2-5 states, there must be 5 Team A players numbered...
by saoaofficials | Apr 2, 2020 | Announcements, Basketball, Football, Rules
The NFHS is offering FREE online officiating courses from now until July 1 at https://nfhslearn.com/coursesOn the left side of the screen, check the box for Official.Then scroll down to view the complete list of courses available.We hope the courses help officials...
by saoaofficials | Jan 1, 2020 | Football, Meetings, Rules, Uncategorized
Sam Knox from the IHSA handed out the following documents at our first SAOA football meeting this past fall. Click on the links below and take some time to keep your game sharp in the off-season! 5 Bad Habits of Football Officials Ball Handling Makes Your Crew Look...
by saoaofficials | Dec 10, 2019 | Announcements, Basketball, Rules
Click here to check out this great resource chock full of helpful information on how to be an official that excels at game management…arguably what separates good officials from the great ones. Give it a read!
by saoaofficials | Aug 3, 2019 | Announcements, Clinics, Football, Rules
Click here and here for two great resources to help you better your game this season.
by saoaofficials | Jul 29, 2019 | Announcements, Football, Rules
Click here to review rules related to the 40-second clock, the 25-second clock, and Official’s time-out.