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Meeting Summary<\/b><\/p>
Thanks to everyone who joined us on September 23. Here are the highlights.<\/p>
Vote for CFOA President.<\/strong> Voting is open on the CFOA website, but fewer than 30% of members have voted so far. Please take five minutes to log in and cast your ballot.<\/p>
Game reports have moved<\/strong> to the new officials hub, the same site you use for your pass. Unsportsmanlike conduct fouls are now entered under “Sanctions and Ejections.” Every varsity game needs a report within 24 hours. Sub-varsity games need one only when there’s an ejection.<\/p>
Halftime is a safety rule.<\/strong> Always give at least 10 minutes plus the 3-minute warm-up, at every level and even if the coaches want it shorter.<\/p>
Blocking.<\/strong> A block that starts legal can become a foul. Watch for contact after the ball is gone, players who separate and then re-engage, and anything done to a player who is already on the ground.<\/p>
Formations.<\/strong> Prevent problems by telling players “I have you on the line” or “I have you in the backfield.” Never tell them to move. If a formation can’t be fixed before the snap and it affects the play, flag it.<\/p>
Mechanics.<\/strong> Stop watching the ball on kicks and watch the blocks in front of you. Slow down on breakaways, stand wider as the referee, and stay alert when a player goes in motion.
<\/p>The next CFOA webinar is in early October. Thanks for all you do on the field!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t