Welcome to the Vincent J. Reilly New Haven Football Officials Association
Successful Officiating Demands: Professionalism, Rules Knowledge, Mechanics, Dedication and Preparation
2008 Class L Championship Crew - West Haven High School
The NHFOA services all levels of youth, middle school and high school football in the greater
News and Announcements
NEW:01/22/2010 - The Annual NHFOA ‘’ Official’s Night Out ‘’ will be held on Saturday February 20th at the West Haven IA Club. Cost is $20 and includes beer, wine, soda and set ups. Bring your own snacks, food, etc. There will be a raffle and an auction with some great prizes such as signed team items, game tickets and gift baskets. More prizes are needed so if you can contribute anything please contact Bill Schule or Scott Kelly. All proceeds will be distributed under the name of the New Haven Football Charities.
NEW:01/22/2010 -Well it has been a busy holiday season and winter is starting to settle in. The 2010 Meeting schedule has been posted on the Calendar page. There are some key dates to remember: Wednesday February 10th is the First Meeting for the Board of Directors, Saturday February 20th is the "Official's Night Out" event, May 12 is the Mandatory Spring Meeting, Thursday June 24th is the 12th Annual Pigskin Classic Golf Tournament and Wednesday July 14th is the first on field clinic of the season. Please look at the Calendar Page for details on all of these events.
NEW:01/22/2010 - Congratulations to the newly elected officers and Board of Directors for 2010. They have been posted on the Abous Us Page. Note that the first Board of Directors Meeting is Scheduled for February 10th at 7:00pm. Please see the Calendar for more details.
11/06/2009 -There are no meetings scheduled for Wednesday November 11th. The next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 18 and is MANDATORY.
11/06/2009 -"Official's Night Out" is scheduled for Saturday February 20, 2010. Official's Night Out is a charity dinner/dance that donates all proceeds to a charities at the decision of the board. The even will be held at the West Haven Itialian American Club. Tickets are $20 per person and include beer, wine, soda and setups. Cash bar is available for other drinks. Entertainment will be provided and bring your own food/snacks. There will be an auction and raffle. Please contact Bill Schule or Scott Kelly with any questions.
10/28/2009 -Tonight's meetings are being held at Hamden Hall. There is a Special Board of Directors Meeting at 6:30pm, a New Officials Meeting at 6:15pm and a General Membership Meeting beginning at 7:00pm.
10/23/2009 - Southeastern Conference (SEC) football crew suspended. This ESPN article described the 2 missed calls that lead to the suspension of the crew. But the real message here is that the whole crew is responsible for it's actions. As we get into the second half of our season, we need to continue to work together as crews and support each other on the field by making sure the calls we make are "there" and are right.
10/19/2009 - There are no meetings scheduled for this week so enjoy the week off. Our next meetings are scheduled for Wednesday October 28th.
10/19/2009 - The Official NHFOA Photo Gallery is now up. Check it out on the Photo Gallery page of this website.
10/19/2009 - There is a great article about the value of an evaluation and how to receive it. The NHFOA prides itself on having one of the most professional and highly skilled associations in the state. This is in large part due to the efforts of our better officiating committee and observers. We have access to some of the best officals in NHFOA history and when they talk, we should listen. On referee.com, "Sit Down, Shut Up, Listen: Evaluation Commands Official's Attention, Respect" discusses how important and useful an evaluation can be if taken the right way.
10/19/2009 - This year there has been an emphasis put on player safety especially proper equipment and illegal personal contact. "Safety should always come first on the football field - and that holds true for 'officials' as well". "'Full-Field Vision' Keeps Officials Safe" from USA Football explores some of the dangers of officiating and some things we can all do better to prepare.
10/12/2009 - MEETING SCHEDULE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT! There will be a general Membership meeting this week, Wednesday October 14th. This week was originally scheduled as an off week. We will be off next week (Wednesday October 21) instead. The Calendar has been updated to reflect the change.
09/23/2009 - For those of you working at Choate , Westminster, and Cheshire Academy attached are the NCAA and Federation Differences. Print them out and use them in your pre-game. They can also be found on the Official Learning page.
09/23/2009 - This Week's meetings are being held at Hamden Hall again. There is a New Officials Meeting at 6:15pm and a General Membership Meeting beginning at 7:00pm.
09/16/2009 - If you miss any meetings this year and need to complete the weekly quiz for credit, please visit the Official Learning page under NHFOA Documentation for available Quizes.
09/16/2009 - This Week's meetings are being held at Hamden Hall again. There is a New Officials Meeting at 6:15pm and a General Membership Meeting beginning at 7:00pm.
NEW: 09/08/2009 - If you missed last weeks meeting, here is Quiz #1 to be completed and submitted by September 16th. This is required to receive credit for the missed meeting.
NEW: 09/08/2009 - Just a quick note from last weeks meeting: The deadline for the test has been extended to Wednesday September 16th. Please make sure you hand your test in by then.
09/02/2009 - Tonight's meetings are being held at Hamden Hall. There is a Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00pm, a New Officials Meeting at 6:15pm and a General Membership Meeting beginning at 7:00pm. Please remember that all Pre-Season Exams are due tonight and are to be handed in at the meeting.
09/02/2009 - IMPORTANT - If you have not handed in your waiver it must be done tonight. You can find a copy on the Forms and Links page of this site. Please make sure you print it, sign it, and have it to turn in at tonights meeting.
08/26/2009 - Here is the answer sheet template (2009 Test Answer Sheet Excel Version) or (2009 Test Answer Sheet PDF Version) that should be used to submit your answers for this years test. Just a reminder that your answers are due at the September 2nd meeting.
08/25/2009 - Tomorrow (Wednesday August 26th) is the final Mandatory On-Field clinic for ALL Officials. It is scheduled for 6pm at East Haven High School.
08/25/2009 - The 2009 NHFOA Pre-Season Exam has had some minor updates and the newest version is now available! It can be found on the Official Learning page of this site.
08/18/2009 - Tomorrow (Wednesday August 19th) is a Mandatory On-Field clinic for ALL Officials. It is scheduled for 6pm at East Haven High School.
08/18/2009 - The Shoreline Youth Football Conference has published its rule differences for the upcoming season. Please review them before the season in the Official Learning section of this website.
08/05/2009 - The long awaited and highly anticipated 2009 NHFOA Pre-Season Exam is now available! It can be found on the Official Learning page of this site.
08/05/2009 - The season has started and our Wednesday clinics have been well attended to date. The Connecticut Football Officials Association's 15th Annual Statewide Clinic is scheduled for Saturday August 15th at 9:00am at Maloney High School. Officials from the 6 members boards from across the state will be on hand to instruct those in attendance. It's a great way to enhance your officiating skills and meet officials from other parts of the state. Officials who attend will be given credit for a meeting. For more information, contact Bill Riccio
07/08/2009 - The summer is just beginning and it will soon be time to hit the field for our Clinics. They begin next Wednesday July 15th at 6:00pm. Please see the calendar for more details. The first clinics are Mandatory for 1-3 year officials, but would be good for all of us to get out there, shake off the dust, and get back into the game. Check out this years Attendance Policy, you can receive up to 1 point for attendance at the summer clinics. Hope to see you all there.
07/08/2009 - The 13th Annual National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Football Classic will be hled Friday July 10th at Sacred Heart University. The NFF is asking us to help supply support staff to assist in managing the game. Anyone willing to volunteer their time, starting at 6:00pm, please contact Kevin Moffett for directions and details.
07/08/2009 - www.thearbiter.net has moved to www.arbitersports.com. Please visit the new site and make yourselves familiar with the layout and navigation. You should be able to log in with your old e-mail address and password. Also remember to update any bookmarks you may have created.
05/29/2009 - The 11th Annual Pigskin Classic is only a few short weeks away. It is scheuled for Thursday June 25th at 8:00am at the Ailing Memorial Golf Course in East Haven. Please fill out the attached Registration Form to play or to sponsor. Please see the flyer for more details. 2009 Pigskin Classic
05/11/2009 - The first meeting of the NHFOA for 2009 will be held Wednesday May 13th, at 6:00PM at
05/11/2009 - The 2009 Scholarship Application is now available on the Forms and Links page of this site. The deadline for submission is Wednesday May 13th at the Annual Spring Meeting.
04/23/2009 - The 2009 NHFOA Attendance Policy has been released. Please review and bring any questions to the May 13th Spring Meeting.
04/17/2009 - Mark your calendars for Wednesday May 13th. Our Annual Spring (Mandatory) Meeting is scheduled for 6pm at Cheshire High School. See you all then.
04/17/2009 - The date has been set for the 11th Annual Pigskin Classic, Thursday June 25th at 8:00am. Please see the flyer for more details. 2009 Pigskin Classic
04/01/2009 - Welcome to the New NHFOA Website. Please take some time to review the site as we have moved items around to make it more user friendly. We will be making updates over the next few weeks. If you have any questions, comments or notice updates are needed, please contact webmaster@nhfoa.com.
02/24/2009 - Do you get Referee Magazine? Take a look on Page 78 under Postseason Assignments (High School). The 2008 NHFOA Playoff crews are listed, For The Record.
02/24/2009 - Horse-collar Tackle to be penalized in High School Football, along with 9 other rule changes for the 2009 season. Full Story
02/09/2009 - Another round of football playoffs? As reported by the Hartford Courant: The coaches on the CIAC football committee presented a proposal to the committee Monday to double the number of playoff teams from 24 to 48 and add a quarterfinal round in all classes. Read the article.
02/02/2009 - The 2009 Meeting Schedule is now available. Some important dates to remember: February 11th - Next Board of Directors Meeting; May 13th - Mandatory Spring Meeting; July 15th - First Officials Clinic; August 19th - Mandatory All Officials Clinic. Please check the 2009 Meeting Schedule for details.
