Two Online Courses for New Officials
(On Field Officials or Clock Operators)
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Association of New England Football Officials, one of the greatest high school football officiating organization in the world! We now offer TWO online courses:
1.) 2025 ANEFO Online Course for Officials (on field officials)
2.) 2025 ANEFO Online Course for Clock Operators
NOTE: After you have registered, please email Bob Prestera, bob@ref13@aol.com to tell us which course you would like to take.
Our Online Courses consists of brief video lessons aimed at preparing you to successfully complete the ANEFO Football On Field Official’s Applicant Exam or the ANEFO Clock Operators Exam. You can start taking the Online Course now!
See Two Course Syllabus Here – PICK ONE and Take only the Course you are interested in.
Course #1 – 2025 ANEFO Online Course for Officials (on field officials)
Course #2 – 2025 ANEFO Online Course for CLOCK OPERATORS
If you want to be an On Field Official, you do not have to take the Course #2.
If you want to be a Clock Operator (only), you do not have the take Course #1.
While passing the exam does not assure that you will be an outstanding official, knowledge of the rules is one of the most important attributes of all successful officials. The cost of the Online Course is $100 and includes your Associate Dues in the ANEFO. Upon successful completion of the Online Course and the final exam you will become a full member of the ANEFO and be able to officiate football games and/or operate the game clock. As a member of the ANEFO who has passed either course you will be able to vote at the Business Meeting and attend the end-of-the season banquet!
Each Online Course lesson consists of a brief video and a practice quiz designed to provide you with a foundation of knowledge of the rules. Although not necessary, we strongly recommend that you take the lessons in the Online Course in the order provided. The format presented will allow you to return to a lesson or topic for further review.
After you have completed all of the lessons in the Online Course, you will then be able to take the ANEFO Applicant Exam or the ANEFO Clock Operator Exam; it is a cumulative final exam. You must pass this exam. This is a self-paced Online Course. If for any reason you fail the final exam on your first attempt, there will be a brief review period (a few days of review) before you are allowed to take unlimited retests. No worries, we want you to learn the rules and pass the exam.
See Steps to Taking either of the Courses
Upon successful registration and payment, you will be able to immediately access the Online Course. If you have any difficulties, after registering, please contact Richard Harrington, ANEFO Vice President at rdharrington@gmail.com or Bob Prestera, ANEFO Secretary/Treasurer at bobref13@aol.com. Once again, thank you for your interest in ANEFO, and we look forward to welcoming you as a member in the near future.
Transfer Officials
For any official wishing to transfer to the ANEFO must meet these requirements:
1. The transferring official has taken a certification class from the previous football association.
2. A letter of verification that they are a member in good standing from their Secretary or President of that association.