We continue to look for consistency statewide on mechanics and philosophies

The 2017 CFOA Master Clinic is now available on-line

 As we get ready for the 2017 football season, a few items of note for members of the association.

There are several scrimmages available for sign-up on the DFOA website

CFOA Mechanics Manual

You are receiving this email to know the deadline, April 15, for entering your 2017 home football schedule into the Arbitersports.com CHSAA Football Account, 104520

Many of you attended the meeting held at Englewood this past Monday in which the changes to the assigning process were laid out, and how they will affect our current crews going forward

March 1st is the deadline for full registration for the 2017-2018 CFOA season

Today I have a simple scenario that highlights the balance between simple rules and fair rules

The next DFOA area meeting is on Tuesday, 9/20, at Englewood High School

Just a quick reminder. Game reports are required for every varsity game by 8:00AM the following Monday morning (but sooner the better)

The 2016 Master Clinic was filmed in Fort Morgan on August 6, 2016

Please read thoroughly and as always, contact your Area Director for questions or comments

GERALD LETOFSKY,

Upcoming event information:
DFOA Summer Social Broomfield Community Park
Date: 16 Jul 2016 10:00 AM MDT

(Flags, Bags, Food and Fun!)

Saturday, July 16. 10am to 1pm

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2016 DFOA Annual Golf Tournament

The initial draw was just published.  There are a ton of holes and availability that will have to be sorted out in the next month or so

If you could reach out to the schools you assign and ask them when they will be having their summer CONTACT camp and let me know or feel free to forward this out to the coaches

The CFOA will hold a Preseason Regional Camp at CSU-Pueblo on July 24-27

Now, you will get a bonus for every single snap, starting with the very first snap!

Thanks to everyone for your hard work and effort this season

If you are interested in or considering applying as a crew chief, please send a quick email to Jim Altman (jaltman6@comcast.net) to let him know as soon as you can (preferrably this weekend)

The final 2015 Area Meeting will be next week, Tuesday Oct 20

 This week-end marks the halfway point of the regular season. 1 game Thursday, 12 Friday night,  and 5 on Saturday, including a night game at D20

A game report should be submitted for ALL Varsity contests (regardless of whether there were any incidents)

There are 6 zero week games, stop by and see another group in action next week-end

DFOA will be holding a SPECIAL One Night Rules Clinic on Monday, 
September 14th at 5:30pm at CHSAA located at 14855 E 2nd Ave in Aurora

The first Area Meeting of 2015 will be Tuesday, August 4 at Gateway High School in Aurora

The crews are set, and now it is time to get down to the business of football.  The first CSFOA meeting is August 4th at 6:30 PM

The DFOA continues to look for opportunities to elevate our talented newer officials

Dear GERALD LETOFSKY,
 

As you all know, every year the NFHS Rules Committee reviews the football rules to find ways to improve the game, primarily to increase safety of the participants and clarity in the rules.  Below you will find a link to aMore...

Session to Brush up on your 3 Man Mechanics

As of now all of these sessions will be held at the Highlands Ranch Library located at 9292 Ridgeline Blvd in Highlands Ranch

Per the message from Monica Tillman shown below, this is a reminder your 2015-2016 CFOA dues and registration are due December 1, 2014

We are excited to introduce a new web site that has been put together to help us facilitate the recording and reporting of observations under this years new observation program

The 2014 NFHS part 1 football test is ready in ArbiterSports.You have until midnight August 18, 2014 to complete the test. The passing score is 85%

With 2014 being our start year for our new wide stripe shirt, let us help the DFOA new officials class by donating your old narrow stripe shirts

We are in need of individuals wishing to be a part of the observation teams

We wanted to let you know about two upcoming training opportunities for you to consider

Weekly Film Study: Intentional Grounding

Our league has some unique rules that may differ from other flag football leagues

Weekly Film Study: Blocking in the Back

Weekly Film Study: Goal Line Plays – GL and Reverse GL Mechanic

Tonight, we are going to focus on holding at the perimeter

Our 2014 season of on line video study begins this evening at 6:30 pm

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 16, 2014) — In an effort to reduce contact above the shoulders and lessen the risk of injury in high school football, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee developed a definition for “targeting,” which will be penalized as illegal personal contact.More...

During the 2014 off season, the Denver Football Officials Association (DFOA) will be running a weekly series of football mechanics challenge questions through Survey Monkey

Any DFOA member that is in good standing and has paid their annual dues by December 31st can request a transfer from his or her current crew for the upcoming season

Denver Football Officials Association Area Meeting #6 September 18, 2013

Enclosed are the Douglas County Middle School Rules for 8th Grade Tackle and 7th Grade Flag

Recent discussion regarding the proper mechanic for a Wing official when the ball is snapped on or inside the 5-yard line

Zero Week Scrimmage - Procedure For Meeting Credit 

DFOA Area Meeting - 8-6-13 - Aurora Central HS - 7:00pm

The 2013 NFHS Rules Book is incorrectly printed for rules 10-1-6 and 10-1-7

The New Officials classes are filling up but there are still spots available

Tonight we will take a look at some rare situations that can surprise you

We have all heard the phrase "holding occurs on every play"

Tonight we will continue our film study of issues related to Wing coverage

Tonight's film study will include some very important issues related to Wing coverage
 

Aurora Central High School is located at 11700 East 11^th Avenue in Aurora

Tonight we will look at the new rules for the 2013 season

Our undertaking of the development of our DFOA Crew Standard and DFOA Referee Standard documents is complete

Tonight the main focus will be on Kick Catch Interference

Tonight we are going to focus on Pass Interference

Online Film Study is up and running AND IT ROCKS

Open Invitation to an Online Football Officials Film Study Meeting

I wish all of you in the DFOA a great 2013 and upcoming football season! 

Congratulations to all the DFOA officials working CHSAA Playoff Games !!

Good Pass Interference and Time Out Pointers

How to use the DFOA-Coverage Needed Forum

Please review the items below before your next game.

Violations and Procedures

What to do if you want to officiate high school football this season.

What to do If you encounter a field that has a logo that obstructs yard lines or marks.

 FREE “Introduction to DFOA” meeting on July 30 at 6:30pm (Sign-in open at 6:00pm).

Master Clinic Revised Times

2012 Air Force Academy 7-on-7 Passing Camp and Officials Camp

Spring greetings from CSFOA  - next meeting April 11th