ANEFO Official Mello in NFL Super Bowl XLVIII
Congratulations to ANEFO member and NFL Head Linesman Jimmy Mello who had the honor of officiating the Super Bowl February 2, 2014.
College Play Situations: 2014 Editorial Changes
Non-Contrasting Colors of Jersey and Numerals (Rule 1-4-8) In Position To Receive A Backward Pass: Defenseless Player (Rule 2-27-14) Inbounds and Out-of-Bounds Player (Rule 2-27-15) More than eleven players on defense: Live-ball foul (Rule 3-5-3) Personal Foul by Team B on Pass Play—Penalty Enforcement (Rule 7-3-12) The College Football Officiatng 2014 Play Editorial Changes is …
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)
MIAA Handbook, July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015 The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association is a private, non-profit association organized by its member schools to govern, coordinate and promote education based programs for high school students. Attached is the MIAA Handbook, July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015. Officials working in Massachusetts should become familiar …
“Ask the Interpreter” – Form
If you wish to “Ask the Interpreter” a question regarding a play, interpretation, or technique – submit a game situation for interpretation to Tommy Brow – Rules Interpreter (click photo and scroll down for form)
Overtime in NFHS Rules – High School
Find out before the game starts: If there is going to be an overtime? If so, one period or multiple periods? The commissioner and/or the AD is a good source for this information If the game ends in a tie, do the following: Two minute time out for teams to confer with their coaches Captains …
50 Officiating Tips
Signals should be deliberate and sharp. All officials should pick up time out signals, especially the umpire because of his position on the field, namely, in the middle. Special care should be given to ball spotting on “previous spot plays”. Don’t give yardage or take it away. Referees — Be consistent in making the ball …
Concussions in Sports: What You Need to Know
Below is MIAA concussion training link to Concussion training and certification. Concussion Training Course <– (Click Here) “Game officials shall complete one of the training programs approved by the Department as specified on the Department’s website annually and shall provide independent verification of completion of the training program to schools or school districts upon request.” The …
The William F. McDonald Award
The William F. McDonald Award was established to honor a member who exhibits excellence in football officiating at the high school level. The official must demonstrate integrity, judgment, and courage through his / her conduct on the football field. (Scroll down to the bottom to see all pictures.) Recipients: Pictures of Recipients
President’s Memorial Award
This President’s Memorial Award was established to honor our past ANEFO Presidents and is awarded to a high school senior who must be a football player whose conduct on the football field is in keeping with the fine traditions of American sportsmanship and who has demonstrated integrity, judgment and courage. (Scroll down to the bottom …
Mark T. Crehan Coaches Award
This award is made in honor of our departed members and is given to the coach who exemplifies their fine traits by maintaining high ethical standards in the football coaching profession and by teaching the game of football to players so that they become adults who exemplify the finest traits of American sportsmanship. (Scroll down …