Iowa HS Football
Linn-Mar Clinic 8/15/2014
Housekeeping
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Please put cellphones on vibrate
If you get a call, take it outside
One conversation at a time
Ask questions anytime!
Presenters
▪ Mike Moran – Referee
▪ John Mathias – Referee
▪ Paul Smith – Umpire
▪ Dave Huling – Umpire
▪ Dave Severson – Head
Linesman
▪ Devin Conover – Head
Linesman
▪ Roger Johnson – Line Judge
▪ Shane Kron – Line Judge
▪ Sean Bucheit – Back Judge
▪ Kevin Olson – Back Judge
Resources
• ICAOA.org – Iowa City Athletic Officials Association
• CRAOA.com – Cedar Rapids Athletic Officials Association
• IAHSAA.org – Iowa High School Athletic Association
• Officials
• ArbiterSports.com
• NFHS Main – Central Hub
• Publications
• Football
• Video (17 clips – requires free MS Silverlight)
• Football Publications
• Rules, Case, Handbook, and 2012-2013 Officials Manual
• NFHS.com
• Football
• Rules, Case, Handbook, Officials Manual, Topic, Simplified
(IHSAA)
Resources (cont.)
• e-books
• iTunes
• Amazon.com
• Referee.com
• Training Center
• Football
• Rules By Topic, LeMonnier DVDs, & more
• NASO.org
• Magazine, extra insurance, discounted books
• Hudl.com
• Almost all schools in Iowa participate, $800 year – 200 accounts
Signals
Arms extended below waist with
palms toward sideline, outside of
body. Last play was out of bounds
(start clock on snap).
Given by R unless immediately
thrown after snap in which case
wing has option to signal. Same
signal to indicate player nearest
wing is off the line of scrimmage.
Signals (cont.)
More than ten yards to go, Line
Judge will see two stakes
downfield. Use to prevent
accidental stopping of clock.
Old
New
▪ Closed Fist - 11 players
Signals (cont.)
These signals are always done twice!
• Other signals:
• Down box is wrong
• Ready for kickoff
Use Of The Penalty Marker
• Should be tucked out of sight
• Discretion, officiating position, and game situation should determine
whether you throw a flag!
• As a general rule:
• Dead Ball Foul – Air it (i.e., encroachment)
• Live Ball Foul – Throw to spot (i.e., holding)
Requesting a measurement
• Must be made prior to the ready-for-play signal
• Must be made in a courteous manner
• If it is obvious that the line to gain has or has not been reached, the
request will be denied
Kickoff
New Positions for 2014
• R – Goal line on chain side, count R
• U – 20-yard line opposite chains, count R
• HL – 30-yard line on chain side, count R
• LJ – R’s free kick line opposite chains,
count K
• BJ – K’s free-kick line on chain side,
count K
Field Goal or Try From ANY Distance
• R – Faces holder 2-3 yards deep, 3-5
yards wide, count K
• U – 4-7 yards deep, cover weak side,
count K
• HL & LJ – Referee bumps one, other
wing covers LOS, count R
• BJ – Behind upright, count R
Quiz Time
Which two states do not use the NFHS Rules Book for HS football?
What type of play causes the most concussions by far?