The ANEFO 2017 Pre-Season Exam is now online. Officials must take the pre-season exam online. First, log on the ANEFO webpage. After you have logged on, select the PRESEASON EXAM. When you are finished, do not forget to select the SUBMIT tab at the end of the exam. Members are encouraged to get together in …

The ANEFO On-Field Technique Clinic was held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 for our new officials. The event was a big success and was held on the turf field at Woburn High School. Although the on-field technique clinic was geared for our new officials, all ANEFO members were welcome to attend to sharpen their skills. …

Ron Annand, an ANEFO and college football official, was the subject of an article about sports officiating in the Lawrence Eagle Tribute on July 11, 2017.  Although Ron has officiated over 4,000 games in multiple sports, it is football that is his first passion according to the newspaper story.  The reporter explains, “Although he finds …

Are you interested in purchasing an Under Armour Men’s Coaches shirt with the ANEFO Logo, or ¼ zip Charles River long sleeve apparel with ANEFO logo, and/or a pair of Dry-Exel shorts with the ANEFO logo? If so, these are three good looking, game-day items that you may be interested in purchasing.  The polo is …

The ANEFO Executive Board has created and published a May 2017 Newsletter (see entire newsletter attached below).  The are new requirements to be a “member in good standing.”  Dues this year are $75.00 per official.  A late fee of one-half the due fee will apply to dues paid after September 1, 2017.  You can pay …

Are you interested in becoming a college football official? If so, this message is for you. Since 1945 the Boston Chapter of the Eastern Association Intercollegiate Football Officials (EAIFO), has trained and promoted the very best college football officials in the country. Many past and present EAIFO members have officiated in the NFL, BCS Championships; …

The 2016 ANEFO Annual Awards Banquet was held at the Irish-American Club in Malden, Massachusetts on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. This capstone season event is historically the Monday before the annual Thanksgiving Day football games.  Rick Cacciatore was the master of ceremonies, and he introduced the retirees and special guests.  The platters …

The Association of New England Football Officials held its annual business meeting on Monday, November 7, 2016. A well-represented, robust group of officials were in attendance. After the reading of the minutes and a discussion about old business and new business, an election was held. The results of the election for ANEFO Officers are as …

Dennis Donovan, Officials’ Representative on the MIAA Football Committee, has informed the ANEFO that there has been several interpretations of the new NCAA rules this summer that differ from the original comments made regarding the rule changes, and he wanted to update everyone so that Massachusetts football officials would be consistent with enforcement of the …

Fred C. Gardner Sr., received a special presentation from Don Werner, President of the ANEFO, at the association’s first meeting of the season on Monday, June 27, 2016.  Fred has enjoyed being a football official for sixty-five consecutive years.  Over the decades, Fred has served, and continues to serve, as role-model for countless student-athletes, coaches, …