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Monday July 13, 2015Monday July 13, 2015General MembershipGeneral Membership

West CoastOfficials Association

Tampa

WCOAWest Coast

Officials Association

Tampa

Agenda - General MembershipAgenda - General Membership

Opening RemarksOpening Remarks Introduction of OfficersIntroduction of Officers FootballFootball

– Remarks & Introduction of Sports CommitteesRemarks & Introduction of Sports Committees BasketballBasketball

– Remarks & Introduction of Sports CommitteeRemarks & Introduction of Sports Committee Update from FHSAA Leadership ConferenceUpdate from FHSAA Leadership Conference Update from Lanness RobinsonUpdate from Lanness Robinson Treasurer Remarks, Dues, Fingerprints & BudgetTreasurer Remarks, Dues, Fingerprints & Budget WCOA Procedural UpdatesWCOA Procedural Updates Bylaws Change & Policy AdditionBylaws Change & Policy Addition

Agenda - General MembershipAgenda - General Membership

Opening RemarksOpening Remarks

Let us go “back to the future”.Let us go “back to the future”.

I often reflect on the wisdom of W.W.C.D. I often reflect on the wisdom of W.W.C.D. ““what would Clem do?”what would Clem do?” And I realize that Clem would do what is suited for him at And I realize that Clem would do what is suited for him at

that particular time in our WCOA history.that particular time in our WCOA history. This is not that time.This is not that time. In order to grow and stay strong as an organization we In order to grow and stay strong as an organization we

must plan, set goals and work towards that future.must plan, set goals and work towards that future. Keeping in mind those values and principles of our past.Keeping in mind those values and principles of our past.

Objectives as LeadersObjectives as Leaders

Good leaders lead themselves, they lead by exampleGood leaders lead themselves, they lead by example Leadership is visual, people do what people seeLeadership is visual, people do what people see Values based on principles and align with our Vs and PsValues based on principles and align with our Vs and Ps Add value to peopleAdd value to people Focus on others 1Focus on others 1stst

All leaders must give feedback to their crew, as a leader. All leaders must give feedback to their crew, as a leader. (How did we do? How are we doing? What area of (How did we do? How are we doing? What area of improvement do we need to improve? What is our goal?)improvement do we need to improve? What is our goal?)

Objectives AgendaObjectives Agenda

AdministrativeAdministrative RecruitingRecruiting RetainingRetaining MotivatingMotivating RewardingRewarding TrainingTraining Evaluation processEvaluation process

Objectives AgendaObjectives Agenda

Developing more committees – with annual goalsDeveloping more committees – with annual goals

Historian - record and display the history of WCOAHistorian - record and display the history of WCOA Hall of Fame (who did what and when)Hall of Fame (who did what and when) Policy and Procedure (is that right)Policy and Procedure (is that right) Education/information (tracking/updating information)Education/information (tracking/updating information) Rules Interpretation (you make the call)Rules Interpretation (you make the call) Recruiting/Retention (recruiting brochure, incentives) Recruiting/Retention (recruiting brochure, incentives) Website (ideas and improvement)Website (ideas and improvement) Finance (show me the money)Finance (show me the money)

Executive Board OfficersExecutive Board Officers

Rodney DickersonRodney Dickerson PresidentPresident

Greg KaiserGreg Kaiser VP of FootballVP of Football

Dave QueenDave Queen VP of BasketballVP of Basketball

Kim MowreyKim Mowrey Member-at-Large, FootballMember-at-Large, Football

Jeff AlbersJeff Albers Member-at-Large, BasketballMember-at-Large, Basketball

Thom PowersThom Powers TreasurerTreasurer

Larry RothermelLarry Rothermel SecretarySecretary

Holly RussHolly Russ EO ChairpersonEO Chairperson

Football Sports CommitteeFootball Sports Committee

Greg KaiserGreg Kaiser VP of FootballVP of Football

Richard BirdsongRichard Birdsong Sports Rep - EvaluationsSports Rep - Evaluations

Jerome FordJerome Ford Sports Rep - GrievanceSports Rep - Grievance

Harold GreenfieldHarold Greenfield Sports Rep - SecretarySports Rep - Secretary

Marty PalenikMarty Palenik Sports Rep - TrainingSports Rep - Training

Ken CalhounKen Calhoun Booking CommissionerBooking Commissioner

Hank WeilHank Weil Asst. Booking CommissionerAsst. Booking Commissioner

VP of Football - Dr. Greg KaiserVP of Football - Dr. Greg Kaiser

General RemarksGeneral Remarks CommitteesCommittees

Football CommitteesFootball Committees

FHSAA Mandated CommitteesFHSAA Mandated Committees

Evaluations Training Recommendations Assignment Grievance

Chairman Richard Birdsong Marty Palenik Greg Kaiser Kenny Calhoun Jerome Ford

1 Mark Comer Claude Burg Bruce Cox Richard Adam Dave Stromquist2 Jerry Delli Paoli Harold Greenfield Kenny Keene Jeff Albers3 Herbert Grigg Ben Heugel Kim Mowrey Greg Griffin4 Jim Kelly Miller Mathews Monty Theus Carlos Nieves5 Eric Newman Edwin Ramos

Basketball Sports CommitteeBasketball Sports Committee

Dave QueenDave Queen VP of FootballVP of Football

Ella CoffeeElla Coffee Sports RepSports Rep

Reggie McNealReggie McNeal Sports RepSports Rep

Marcus Williams Marcus Williams Sports RepSports Rep

Dan WillisDan Willis Sports RepSports Rep

Carl EricksonCarl Erickson Booking Comm. - AssigningBooking Comm. - Assigning

Nolan PadgettNolan Padgett Booking Comm. - Rescheduling Booking Comm. - Rescheduling

VP of Basketball – Dave QueenVP of Basketball – Dave Queen

General RemarksGeneral Remarks Committees UpdateCommittees Update

Florida High School Athletics AssociationFlorida High School Athletics Association

Awards Ceremony to recognize and award their Awards Ceremony to recognize and award their “Officials of the Year”“Officials of the Year”

Leadership Conference NotesLeadership Conference Notes


Girls Basketball Official of the Year – Holly Russ Girls Basketball Official of the Year – Holly Russ



Football’s Official of the Year – Greg KaiserFootball’s Official of the Year – Greg Kaiser


FloridaFlorida SenateSenate BillBill 948948 “ “TheThe FHSAAFHSAA BillBill””

Was never considered during the special sessionWas never considered during the special session

The bill, therefore, has diedThe bill, therefore, has died


FHSAAFHSAA DuesDues IncreaseIncrease ByBy $2$2

Last year the FHSAA paid $91,000 for insuranceLast year the FHSAA paid $91,000 for insurance

Last year the insurance paid out $101,000 in claimsLast year the insurance paid out $101,000 in claims

Therefore, all officials will see a $2 increase in their Therefore, all officials will see a $2 increase in their registration fees for 2015registration fees for 2015


EjectionsEjections

Ejection should be a last resort if possibleEjection should be a last resort if possible– Preventive officiatePreventive officiate– WarnWarn– EjectEject

At some point, use the word “ejected” when you removeAt some point, use the word “ejected” when you remove a player or coach from the game. Officials’ reluctance to usea player or coach from the game. Officials’ reluctance to use that specific word have caused big problems.that specific word have caused big problems.

– “ “No one told me I was ejected, they just told me to leave.”No one told me I was ejected, they just told me to leave.”– “ “The official told me I couldn’t play anymore, that’s all.”The official told me I couldn’t play anymore, that’s all.”


EjectionEjection ReportsReports

State just the facts, but be very specific about what happenedState just the facts, but be very specific about what happened– Never offer an excuse for the person’s actionNever offer an excuse for the person’s action– Don’t offer interpretations about what happenedDon’t offer interpretations about what happened– Never include past issues, only the facts from this contestNever include past issues, only the facts from this contest– Never suggest what the punishment should beNever suggest what the punishment should be

Use Use exactexact quotes, write the profanities out in full quotes, write the profanities out in full

This is a This is a legallegal documentdocument

This document This document alwaysalways goes to the school involved and may goes to the school involved and may be released to the media be released to the media withwith youryour namename onon itit ! The report is ! The report is provided provided EXACTLYEXACTLY as you wrote it as you wrote it !!


GuidebookGuidebook UpdatesUpdates ( (GrayGray BookBook))

The online officials’ guidebook is going to undergo someThe online officials’ guidebook is going to undergo some extensive editing and reviewextensive editing and review

The rank 1, 2 and 3 system is going to be redoneThe rank 1, 2 and 3 system is going to be redone

– The FSHAA recognizes that there are qualified youngerThe FSHAA recognizes that there are qualified younger officials who should be playoff eligibleofficials who should be playoff eligible

– The FHSAA also recognizes that just because an officialThe FHSAA also recognizes that just because an official has 30 years of experience or is a good test taker should has 30 years of experience or is a good test taker should

not automatically make them a rank 1not automatically make them a rank 1

– Games worked, meetings attended, clinics attended, Games worked, meetings attended, clinics attended, evaluations, etc. are things they are considering givingevaluations, etc. are things they are considering giving various weights to.various weights to.


FHSAAFHSAA WebsiteWebsite ToTo BeBe RedoneRedone 20162016

The website in general and the data base housing yourThe website in general and the data base housing your information, registration, exams, etc. will change in 2016information, registration, exams, etc. will change in 2016 to update to a more modern and secure networkto update to a more modern and secure network


FHSAAFHSAA Coaches’Coaches’ EvaluationsEvaluations

The coaches’ advisory committee requested that coachesThe coaches’ advisory committee requested that coaches be allowed to evaluate the officials be allowed to evaluate the officials

The coaches wanted these to be unsigned and anonymousThe coaches wanted these to be unsigned and anonymous– The FHSAA said, nice try but you will put your name on itThe FHSAA said, nice try but you will put your name on it

Areas the FHSAA is willing to allow coaches to comment on:Areas the FHSAA is willing to allow coaches to comment on:– AppearanceAppearance– Professionalism / Approachability / DemeanorProfessionalism / Approachability / Demeanor– Movement / HustleMovement / Hustle– ConsistencyConsistency

This failed in the past, for the winning coach would say This failed in the past, for the winning coach would say “ “great crew” and the losing coach would say “they suck”great crew” and the losing coach would say “they suck”


UpdateUpdate AssociationAssociation BylawsBylaws

The FHSAA encouraged all associations to review andThe FHSAA encouraged all associations to review and update their Bylaws to reflect their current operatingupdate their Bylaws to reflect their current operating proceduresprocedures


AssociationsAssociations ShouldShould ReviewReview TheirTheir GrievanceGrievance ProcessProcess

The WCOA grievance process is:The WCOA grievance process is:

1) If a Sports Committee takes an action a member feels is 1) If a Sports Committee takes an action a member feels is unjust, that member first appears before that Sports unjust, that member first appears before that Sports Committee to present their caseCommittee to present their case2) If the member is unsatisfied by the Sports Committee’s action 2) If the member is unsatisfied by the Sports Committee’s action after their meeting, they may then request to meet with the after their meeting, they may then request to meet with the Grievance Committee and present their case to themGrievance Committee and present their case to them3) The Grievance Committee will report their recommendations3) The Grievance Committee will report their recommendations back to the Sports Committee who will then review the Grievance back to the Sports Committee who will then review the Grievance Committee’s recommendations and decide whether to amend or Committee’s recommendations and decide whether to amend or uphold their previous actionuphold their previous action4) If the member is still unsatisfied, he / she may request to meet4) If the member is still unsatisfied, he / she may request to meet with the executive boardwith the executive board


DoDo NotNot TouchTouch AnyoneAnyone

If players are involved in a fight, by all means get betweenIf players are involved in a fight, by all means get between the players. However, do not grab or restrain players.the players. However, do not grab or restrain players.

Don’t try to correct or fix any player equipment.Don’t try to correct or fix any player equipment.

If a crazy fan runs out onto the field, don’t go after them, try toIf a crazy fan runs out onto the field, don’t go after them, try to tackle them or interact with them. Get out of their way, lettackle them or interact with them. Get out of their way, let them run around to their heart’s content, and let the policethem run around to their heart’s content, and let the police deal with it.deal with it.

If there is a medical situation, you can deliver basic CPR If there is a medical situation, you can deliver basic CPR to someone in a life threatening state such as not breathing to someone in a life threatening state such as not breathing or in cardiac arrest if you are qualified to do so. Otherwise, or in cardiac arrest if you are qualified to do so. Otherwise, if it’s not a life threatening situation, stay out of it.if it’s not a life threatening situation, stay out of it.


Our responsibilities as WCOA OfficialsOur responsibilities as WCOA Officials

You are a public figureYou are a public figure– Can be recognized in restaurants, mall, grocery store, etc.Can be recognized in restaurants, mall, grocery store, etc.

Your conduct is always under scrutinyYour conduct is always under scrutiny– People are looking for a way to may you look badPeople are looking for a way to may you look bad

Your actions wherever you go will represent the WCOAYour actions wherever you go will represent the WCOA– If recognized as an official, you personify the associationIf recognized as an official, you personify the association

Other officials will view your actions under a microscopeOther officials will view your actions under a microscope– Fellow officials are your harshest criticsFellow officials are your harshest critics

ALLALL types of communication could become public types of communication could become public– Verbal, email, text messages, Face Book, Twitter, etc.Verbal, email, text messages, Face Book, Twitter, etc.


Our Responsibilities to FansOur Responsibilities to Fans

Never respond to a fanNever respond to a fan No direct contact with fansNo direct contact with fans learn to tune them out – if you are listening to them you are not learn to tune them out – if you are listening to them you are not

focused on your officiating responsibilities. focused on your officiating responsibilities.


Our Responsibilities to the Players Our Responsibilities to the Players Be Be Be consistent and constantBe consistent and constant

Use them to your advantageUse them to your advantage– ““Hey captain #21, get a handle on #55 and calm him downHey captain #21, get a handle on #55 and calm him down or he may end up costing your team a penalty.”or he may end up costing your team a penalty.”

Leave a positive impressionLeave a positive impression– Talk to them, offer direction, try to keep them from foulingTalk to them, offer direction, try to keep them from fouling

Be enthusiastic and show them you’re in the gameBe enthusiastic and show them you’re in the game– Jog, have an athletic posture, have good body languageJog, have an athletic posture, have good body language

Positive reinforcementPositive reinforcement– Way to help up your opponentWay to help up your opponent– Thanks for getting the ball for meThanks for getting the ball for me


Our Responsibilities to the CoachesOur Responsibilities to the Coaches

PerceptionPerception

Uniform and EquipmentUniform and Equipment– Look the partLook the part

Fitness and AppearanceFitness and Appearance– Do you look capable of interacting with athletes?Do you look capable of interacting with athletes?

Professionalism, Approachability, DemeanorProfessionalism, Approachability, Demeanor

Knowledge of the RulesKnowledge of the Rules– There is no excuse for not knowing the rulesThere is no excuse for not knowing the rules

Courage to Make Calls / Pass on CallsCourage to Make Calls / Pass on Calls– Don’t call every little thing you see, but do see everythingDon’t call every little thing you see, but do see everything you do callyou do call


Our Responsibilities to the CoachesOur Responsibilities to the Coaches

CommunicationCommunication– If you throw a flag or call a foul, you’re the only oneIf you throw a flag or call a foul, you’re the only one that knows what is going on. You MUST bring thethat knows what is going on. You MUST bring the coaches into the loop too and communicate with themcoaches into the loop too and communicate with them

CharacterCharacter– You are there to defuse, not to igniteYou are there to defuse, not to ignite– While the coach is emotional and trying to win, you areWhile the coach is emotional and trying to win, you are to remain calm and not care who winsto remain calm and not care who wins

God Given SkillsGod Given Skills– The “IT” factor The “IT” factor

If you can’t tolerate getting yelled at, time to find a new hobbyIf you can’t tolerate getting yelled at, time to find a new hobby


Responsibilities to the MediaResponsibilities to the Media

Do not talk to the mediaDo not talk to the media– You always have no commentYou always have no comment– Silence can never be misquoted or turned against youSilence can never be misquoted or turned against you

Social media also is not a place to vent or editorialize,Social media also is not a place to vent or editorialize, for you never know who that post might get forwarded tofor you never know who that post might get forwarded to

– ““Coach Gruden was a real ass tonight, I enjoyed throwingCoach Gruden was a real ass tonight, I enjoyed throwing him out of the game.”him out of the game.”– ““I can’t believe the terrible call our back judge Joe DoeI can’t believe the terrible call our back judge Joe Doe made tonight that cost the Red Coats the game.”made tonight that cost the Red Coats the game.”



A quick tempered man does A quick tempered man does foolish things.foolish things.

Lanness Robinson NotesLanness Robinson Notes

MUSTMUST know your Lawson number to report to the school know your Lawson number to report to the school

in order to get paidin order to get paid– No Lawson number means you will get placedNo Lawson number means you will get placed

on the county’s No Pay and No Assign Liston the county’s No Pay and No Assign List

Lawson numbers are a vendor number that you useLawson numbers are a vendor number that you use

instead of your Social Security number which helpsinstead of your Social Security number which helps

protect you from identity theftprotect you from identity theft


Game reports are Game reports are VERYVERY important to him important to him– Issues are addressed with the school if we raise themIssues are addressed with the school if we raise them

– Reports need to be very specific and submitted promptlyReports need to be very specific and submitted promptly

to get the problems addressed immediatelyto get the problems addressed immediately

– If there is a particular issue the game report doesn’tIf there is a particular issue the game report doesn’t

cover, email that to cover, email that to VP of Football or BasketballVP of Football or Basketball

and they will summarize the emails received each weekand they will summarize the emails received each week

into a single email to Lanness into a single email to Lanness


Hillsborough County Schools Athletic Department hasHillsborough County Schools Athletic Department has

purchased HUDL for ALL schools so please remindpurchased HUDL for ALL schools so please remind

the coaches to share their game films with the WCOAthe coaches to share their game films with the WCOA


Hillsborough County Public Schools Financial Facts:Hillsborough County Public Schools Financial Facts:– Bill Gates issued a 7 year grant to Hillsborough CountyBill Gates issued a 7 year grant to Hillsborough County

Public Schools, that grant has now endedPublic Schools, that grant has now ended

– It costs approximately $80,000 per high school each It costs approximately $80,000 per high school each

year to put on all athletic events at that schoolyear to put on all athletic events at that school

– Each high school on average only collects $54,000 Each high school on average only collects $54,000

in gate fees, fund raisers, donations, etc. in gate fees, fund raisers, donations, etc.

Only three high schools cover their costs:Only three high schools cover their costs:

Plant, Newsome and GaitherPlant, Newsome and Gaither

– That equates to an average - $26,000 deficit for each schoolThat equates to an average - $26,000 deficit for each school

each year { 28 schools each year { 28 schools xx $26,000 = $728,000 } $26,000 = $728,000 }

Treasurer - Thom PowersTreasurer - Thom Powers

General RemarksGeneral RemarksDues / FinesDues / FinesFingerprintsFingerprints2015 - 2016 WCOA Budget2015 - 2016 WCOA Budget

WCOA Procedural UpdateWCOA Procedural Update

ExecutiveExecutive BoardBoard MeetingMeeting – – AppointmentsAppointments Treasurer, EEO Chair, Secretary, BC’sTreasurer, EEO Chair, Secretary, BC’s Booking Commissioner & Treasurer AgreementsBooking Commissioner & Treasurer Agreements Conflict of Interest Attestation (EB)Conflict of Interest Attestation (EB) Election Procedure & Election CommitteeElection Procedure & Election Committee

– Harold LawrenceHarold Lawrence– Lamarr SimonLamarr Simon– Brett NehrtBrett Nehrt

Proposed Changes - WCOA BylawsProposed Changes - WCOA Bylaws

Article VIII, Sections 1 - 7 Article VIII, Sections 1 - 7

The Executive Board proposes removing the The Executive Board proposes removing the language that the Elections Committee puts language that the Elections Committee puts together a slate of nominations which are then together a slate of nominations which are then reviewed by the Sports Committees and that the reviewed by the Sports Committees and that the President of the WCOA must then receive all President of the WCOA must then receive all nominations from the floor.nominations from the floor.

22ndnd Required Required DiscussionDiscussion Membership VoteMembership Vote

Directions—Basketball OfficialsDirections—Basketball Officials

Monday July 13, 2015Monday July 13, 2015FootballFootball

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4) 4) MondayMonday July 27July 27 7pm 7pm LetoLeto

5) 5) Monday Monday August 3August 3 7pm7pm LetoLeto Schedule LotterySchedule LotteryTest ReviewTest Review

August 11 – 20August 11 – 20 24/724/7 On LineOn Line FHSAA ExamFHSAA Exam

6) 6) Monday Monday August 17August 17 7pm7pm LetoLeto

7) 7) Monday August 31Monday August 31 7pm7pm JeffersonJefferson

8) 8) Monday Monday September 14September 14 7pm7pm JeffersonJefferson NominationsNominations

9) 9) Monday Monday October 5October 5 7pm7pm JeffersonJefferson Playoff CrewsPlayoff Crews

10) Monday 10) Monday October 26October 26 7pm7pm JeffersonJefferson ElectionsElections

Key Football Dates 2015Key Football Dates 2015

FSHAA Football Officials’ RecognitionFSHAA Football Officials’ Recognition

35 Years35 Years Tom ReamTom Ream

30 Years30 Years Tommy JohnsonTommy JohnsonJeff MaustJeff Maust

25 Years25 Years John FioreJohn Fiore

20 Years20 Years Jim GottasJim Gottas

Football 2014 Official AwardsFootball 2014 Official Awards

Official of the YearOfficial of the Year

Rookie of the YearRookie of the Year

Most Improved OfficialMost Improved Official

Iron Man AwardIron Man Award

Claude BurgClaude Burg

Jimmy GoldenJimmy Golden

Aaron BerryAaron Berry

Ryan FitzgibbonsRyan Fitzgibbons

Gold Whistle AwardGold Whistle Award

Gary SalibaGary Saliba

John TorresJohn Torres

Now with the Assignment CommitteeNow with the Assignment Committee

The lottery will be during the August 3The lottery will be during the August 3rdrd meeting meeting

USF will be playing the Memphis Tigers on Friday October 2USF will be playing the Memphis Tigers on Friday October 2ndnd ? Bye? Bye

Varsity ScheduleVarsity Schedule

Rule Changes 2015 Clarified Rule Changes 2015 Clarified DeadDead BallBall PenaltyPenalty EnforcementEnforcement ModifiedModified

10-2-5 – 10-2-5 – If both teams commit unsportsmanlike, non-player or dead ballpersonal fouls, prior to the completion of penalty enforcement for thosefouls, the distance penalty for an equal number of 15 yard unsportsmanlike,non-player or dead ball personal fouls will offset. Any remaining penaltieswill be enforced separately in the order they occurred.

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Youth Training 2015Youth Training 2015

Session Day Date Time Place

1 Thursday July 16 6:30 PM Harold's House

2 Thursday July 23 6:30 PM Skyway Park

3 Wednesday August 5 6:30 PM Raven's Park

4 - Clinic Saturday August 8 8:00 AM St. Joseph Hospital MAB

5 Wednesday August 12 6:30 PM Skyway Park

Rookie, New Referee and Back Judge ClinicRookie, New Referee and Back Judge Clinic

Saturday August 8Saturday August 8thth 8am 8am

Classroom WorkClassroom Work

St. Joseph Hospital Medical Arts Center AuditoriumSt. Joseph Hospital Medical Arts Center Auditorium

Scrimmage Field WorkScrimmage Field Work

Varsity CrewsVarsity Crews

Jonathan PadgettJonathan PadgettTrace WilliamsTrace WilliamsKeith PeloquinKeith PeloquinJerome FordJerome FordReed WilliamsReed Williams

Joe LanierJoe LanierRichard BirdsongRichard BirdsongGreg GriffinGreg GriffinJohn TaglerJohn TaglerMonty TheusMonty Theus

Mike MotenMike MotenMiller MatthewsMiller MatthewsTom ReamTom ReamGary SalibaGary Saliba

Robert FulmerRobert FulmerSteve BrannanSteve BrannanKim MowreyKim MowreyThom PowersThom Powers

Jeff MaustJeff MaustJohn TorresJohn TorresHerbert GriggHerbert GriggAl CammisaAl CammisaMarty PalenikMarty Palenik

Andrew LindenAndrew LindenMike MungerMike MungerJohn RichardsonJohn RichardsonBruce CoxBruce CoxEd OrtizEd Ortiz

Eric NewmanEric NewmanRyan FitzgibbonsRyan FitzgibbonsMatt KempMatt KempPhil CrangiPhil Crangi

David LockwoodDavid LockwoodJim KellyJim Kelly

Dave StromquistDave StromquistBrian C. DavisBrian C. DavisBernard DouglasBernard DouglasBuzz SwartzBuzz SwartzKen KeeneKen Keene

Camille NicholsCamille NicholsCurtis JacksonCurtis JacksonJerry Delli PaoliJerry Delli PaoliRichard GervaisRichard GervaisGreg KaiserGreg Kaiser

Michael FarmerMichael FarmerAaron BerryAaron BerryLamarr SimonLamarr SimonDanny FrauenfeldDanny FrauenfeldTom JohnsonTom Johnson

Dave StoneDave StoneGary MaysGary MaysMichael WheelerMichael WheelerJohn FioreJohn FioreBen HeugelBen Heugel

James StricklandJames StricklandNate CollinsNate CollinsRichard McCluskeyRichard McCluskeyJack GillisJack GillisHarold GreenfieldHarold Greenfield

Carlos NievesCarlos NievesJeff AlbersJeff AlbersMike HerringMike HerringKen CalhounKen Calhoun

Matt SimpsonMatt SimpsonMarshall DessalinesMarshall DessalinesDarrell RichardsonDarrell RichardsonClaude BurgClaude Burg

BackBack JudgeJudgeLineLine JudgeJudgeLinesmanLinesmanUmpireUmpireRefereeReferee

Brett NehrtBrett Nehrt

David KoenigDavid Koenig

Walt MarkwasWalt Markwas

Brian M. DavisBrian M. Davis

Mark ComerMark ComerHank WeilHank Weil

John O’MearaJohn O’Meara

Edwin RamosEdwin Ramos

Larry ThomasLarry Thomas

Tony SloanTony Sloan

Rodney DickersonRodney Dickerson

Eric EtienneEric EtienneRodney Dickerson

Dave StoneDave Stone

Mike MungerMike Munger

Brian C. DavisBrian C. Davis

Richard CusackRichard Cusack

Alternates ListAlternates List

No Picture In Arbiter = No GamesNo Picture In Arbiter = No Games

• You need to have a clear faceYou need to have a clear face picture in Arbiter if you would likepicture in Arbiter if you would like to be assigned gamesto be assigned games

• No picture in Arbiter = No gamesNo picture in Arbiter = No games

• The picture should be clear and The picture should be clear and something you would post at worksomething you would post at work

Not the falling down drunk pictureNot the falling down drunk picture Not the group shotNot the group shot Not the taken 1 mile away shotNot the taken 1 mile away shot

• Lanness, schools, administrators,Lanness, schools, administrators, athletic directors, coaches, etc. athletic directors, coaches, etc. can all access your picturecan all access your picture

Make sure you have the proper uniform and officiatingMake sure you have the proper uniform and officiating items.items.

Make sure your uniform still fits. If not, there is plenty ofMake sure your uniform still fits. If not, there is plenty of time to order the proper size and have them appropriatelytime to order the proper size and have them appropriately altered.altered.

Pre-Season ActivitiesPre-Season Activities

Keep Arbiter updatedKeep Arbiter updated

Block what you need to block as soon as you know it. Block what you need to block as soon as you know it.

Most of the time, fines are preventableMost of the time, fines are preventable

AvailabilityAvailability

Youth UpdateYouth Update

• Brandon League (TCYFCC) Brandon League (TCYFCC)

WCOA will no longer serve the Brandon League (TCYFCC) WCOA will no longer serve the Brandon League (TCYFCC)

They have decided to give SICOA “a try”They have decided to give SICOA “a try”

• TBYFLTBYFL

Games start in early August Games start in early August

They are adding a back judge to the 2 upper level games They are adding a back judge to the 2 upper level games (JV and varsity)(JV and varsity)

They are placing a game official on the boxThey are placing a game official on the box

Youth Football RulesYouth Football Rules

Changes To The Evaluations ProcessChanges To The Evaluations Process

• The Evaluations Committee has been meeting regularlyThe Evaluations Committee has been meeting regularly to review changes to the evaluations processto review changes to the evaluations process

• Chairman Richard Birdsong will provide us with an updateChairman Richard Birdsong will provide us with an update

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