20 Results for author: David Hergert

2017 Meeting Schedule Released

This year's meeting schedule has been released.  Please see the Meetings page for the exact dates. More

2017 NFHS Rule Changes

The NFHS website recently released the new rule changes for the 2017 season, which are outlined below.  For more information, see https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/football-rules-changes-2017/. 2017 RULE CHANGES 1-3-1h (NEW):  Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball. Rati... More

FLFOA Recommended Varsity Pre-Game Sportsmanship Procedure

Section IV and V Recommended Varsity Pre-Game Sportsmanship Procedure 10 to 15 minutes prior to kick-off (The timing on this can vary. More teams are being introduced as teams therefore less time may be needed for player introductions. Please begin earlier if the player’s names are going to be announced) 1. Players ... More

NYSPHSAA 20 Yard Line Overtime Procedures

1. An overtime period is untimed play after a regulation game has ended with the score tied. During an overtime period each team has an opportunity to be on offense. However, an overtime period may include only one offensive possession if the defensive team scores a safety or touchdown. 2. When the score is tied at the ... More

2016 State Test Info

The State Meeting has come and gone and I have updates on the new testing. First, when you log in, which I hope everyone has done or will soon, you may see more than one sport to take, only take football tests, part 1, mechanics (5 man), and especially part 2. When you log in, especially if you officiate another sport, you ... More

2016 Meeting Schedule Released

This year's meeting schedule has been released.  See Meetings for the exact dates.  For your convenience, you can also download a PDF version here, 2016 FLFOA Meeting Schedule PDF. More

JV – Safety

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JV – Kicking Game Basics

The kicking game is one of the trickiest parts of the game due to the fact that the ball is loose for a large portion of the play.  You must be aware of several things simultaneously; the status of the ball, who touches it, when they touch it, and where they touch it in addition to blocking going on around the ... More

Rule 2 – Definitions

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Kicking Game – 2016

The kicking game is one of the most exciting yet complicated parts of the game! More