GFOA Secure Background Screening
GFOA Secure Background Screening
Georgia Football Officials Association (GFOA)
GFOA 1st-3rd Year Officials
Weekly Preparation & Game Day Guide
(Onboarding new Officials)
Uniform & Equipment (Sub-Varsity & Varsity)
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Two 2-inch stripe black & White Referee Shirts w/Authorized GHSA Logo
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One w/o Logo
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Black 2-inch side stripe Long Officiating Pants
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Black hat w/White Piping
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Black officiating shoes
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Black (male/female) Undergarments
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Solid black leather belt
Required Equipment
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Fox 40 Whistle w/Lanyard
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Two Yellow Penalty Flags
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Two Black Bean bags
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Wrist / Down Indicator
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Yard Marker / Chain Clip
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Game Card & Pencil
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Watch & Count Down Clock (For ECO duties)
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Clipboard (Charting Pentalties)
GFOA Pre-Game Attire
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GFOA Logo or colorway Polo
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Khaki Pants & Skirt
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Casual dress Shoes
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Sports Jacket (Optional during Season MANDATORY for POST-SEAON CREWS)
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Belt
Monday
Meetings & Training
7p - 9p
Robinson Hall
The Westminster School
1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta GA. 30327
(Location changes will be communicated be leadership)
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Arbiter
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Accept or Decline Assignments Immediately.
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If declining, notify leadership as soon as possible
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Never wait until Thursday or Friday
Film Study
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If you've worked a Game
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Review your game film​
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Most Game are in HUDL (including sub-varsity - if not watch film and study your position - maybe your mentor)
Communication
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Respond to all Communication; EMAIL, TEXT, PHONE CALLS
Preparation
Watch film of upcoming teams using:
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HUDL
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MaxPreps
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NFHS Network
Verify:
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Uniform
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Equipment
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Charged radios
Check:
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Weather forecast
Friday
(Varsity Game Day)
Know:
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Meeting location
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Arrival time
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Crew assignments
Wear:
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Polo
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Khakis
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Casual shoes
If delayed:
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Call Crew Chief immediately.
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Send text.
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Email if necessary.
Continue communication until contact is made.
ECOs and PCOs should be prepared to work on the field if an official becomes unavailable.
