To download the bulletin, visit PIAA.org. PIAA Officials’ Convention Registration is Now Open When: Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6 – Hilton Harrisburg The convention provides officials countless opportunities to become better educated in a number of issues involving high school athletics, and the sports these officials officiate. The convention will give you 5 year credit for inter-district playoff eligibility. The cost of the convention remains $100. Registration is open until July 15, 2022. After July 15, 2022, additional fees will be charged as outlined below. The culminating banquet on Saturday night will recognize officials who have dedicated at… Read more: PIAA: Fall 2022 Officials Bulletin
The 2022 PIAA Officials Convention will be held in person PIAA is proud to announce the IN PERSON 2022 Officials’ Convention on August 5 & 6 at the Hilton Harrisburg. This convention provides officials countless opportunities to become better educated in a number of issues involving high school athletics, and the sports these officials officiate. The convention will give you 5 year credit for inter-district playoff eligibility. The cost of the convention will remain $100. The culminating banquet on Saturday night will recognize officials who have dedicated at least three decades of service to PIAA, its members schools, and their… Read more: PIAA: 2022 PIAA Officials Convention Announcement
From Pat Gebhart Good Afternoon, As continue to prepare for the 2021 fall sports season, PIAA wants to remind all officials of a few items: CONVENTION: As has been previously distributed, the 2021 PIAA Officials Convention in entirely virtual. Cost is $50. Officials must complete 2 general sessions and 3 sport specific sessions per sport you officiate with PIAA to gain attendance credit as it related to working inter-district playoffs. Do not delay in registering! You have until August 31st at noon to register and until midnight that same day to complete the fall sports portion. All information can be found here: http://www.piaa.org/officials/convention/default.aspx… Read more: PIAA: Fall Sports Reminders
A. The game and play clock operators should report to the game officials at the stadium at least 30 minutes before game time for the following purposes: To synchronize timer’s watch with official game time as established by the game official responsible for timing. To advise game officials whether the game clock operator and/or play clock operator will be in the press box or on the field/sideline. Determine procedure for communications with both operators and test procedures prior to the games. 3. To discuss coordination of starting, stopping and adjusting the game clock or play clock in accordance with the… Read more: PIAA: 2021 NFHS General Instructions for Football Game and Play Clock Operators
The typical line-to-gain crew consists of at least three individuals – A DOWN-MARKER INDICATOR OPERATOR and two to hold the rods. Unless otherwise possible by use of a fourth crew member, the DOWN-MARKER INDICATOR OPERATOR will attach the clip as specified. In some cases where a fourth crew member is present, that member may also be requested to record penalties on a chart provided by the game officials. It is strongly recommended that the members of the crew be adults and wear distinctive vests or jackets furnished by home or game management. Remind crew members that they are assistant officials,… Read more: PIAA: 2021 NFHS General Instructions for Football Line-to-Gain Crews
RULE 1-5-1: ART. 1 . . . Mandatory Equipment. Each player shall participate while wearing the following pieces of properly fitted equipment, which shall be professionally manufactured and not altered to decrease protection: b. Jersey: A jersey, unaltered from the manufacturer’s original design/production, and which shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants and shall be tucked in if longer. It must completely cover the shoulder pads and all pads worn above the waist on the torso. Players of the visiting team shall wear jerseys, unaltered from the manufacturer’s original design/production, that meet the following criteria: The… Read more: PIAA: 2021 NFHS Football Jersey and Pant Rules
Sportsmanship When considering sportsmanship, many may first think only of the game participants (athletes and coaches) within the timeframe of the game. However, proper sportsmanship also includes the pregame warm-up period, postgame handshake activity, spectator behavior (both students and adults), parents of athletes, public-address announcements and announcers, and bands. All of the above constituents have a role in promoting good sportsmanship. Players and coaches are the most visible in their displays of sportsmanship. Their behavior sets the tone for fans, game officials and others. As recognizable personalities, it is an expectation that coaches model good behavior. Players must represent their… Read more: PIAA: 2021 Football Points of Emphasis
2021 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES Action in the Free-Blocking Zone [2-17-2c (NEW), 2-17-4]Blocking below the waist now requires the block to begin immediately following the snap. 2021 EDITORIAL CHANGES 1-5-1b(3); 2-10-1; 2-10-2; 3-5-1; 9-4-4 PENALTY, NINE-, EIGHT- AND SIX-PLAYER RULESDIFFERENCES – GENERAL; SIX-PLAYER RULES DIFFERENCES – RULES 2 and 7 2021 POINTS OF EMPHASIS Sportsmanship Intentional Grounding Ineligible Downfield and Line of Scrimmage Formation
From Pat Gebhart, Assistant Executive Director, PIAA Available for download at the bottom this email, please find the 2021 Fall Officials Bulletin. Please read the entire document as it contains information regarding meeting requirements and uniform updates, among others. The bulletin is also available at this link: http://www.piaa.org/officials/default.aspx?top Looking forward to a fantastic fall season! Happy Reading!
PIAA is proud to announce that the 2021 PIAA Officials’ Convention will be held with a Virtual Format using three separate time periods to attend.Fall Sports will be held during the month of August 2021Winter Sports will be held during the month of November 2021Spring Sports will be held during the month of February 2022. PIAA feels that these dates could serve as a springboard for officials as they begin their specific sport seasons and could also qualify them to work inter-district playoffs in their individual sports. FLYER AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD BELOW HIGHLIGHTS: Officials will have the ability to choose from a list of General Session recordings which may include subjects such… Read more: PIAA: 2021 Officials’ Convention Information
Hera are the 2020 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Changes from the PIAA website. Download the PDF below. 2020 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES Defining Team Designated Representative for Penalty Decisions [1-4-1, 1-4-4 (NEW), 2-32-5,3-5-2, 10-1-1, 10-1-2, 10-2-4] Prior to the game, the head coach will notify the referee of the designated representative (coach or player) who will make decisions regarding penalty acceptance or declination. Halftime Intermission Option Following Weather Delay [3-1-6c EXCEPTION (NEW)] The halftime intermission may be shortened by mutual agreement of opposing coaches if a weather delay occurs during the last three minutes… Read more: 2020 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Changes
Hera are the 2019 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Changes from the PIAA website. Download the PDF below. 2019 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES BY STATE ASSOCIATION ADOPTION, USE OF VIDEO REVIEW ALLOWED FOR STATE POSTSEASON CONTESTS [1-3-7 NOTE (NEW), TABLE 1-7 – 1-3-7 NOTE (NEW)]Rationale: By state association adoption, instant replay may only be used during state postseason contests to review decisions by the on-field game officials. This adoption would allow state associations to develop protocols for use of video replay. IMPROVED VISIBILITY OF NUMBERS [1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6) (NEW)]Rationale: The purpose of numbers on jerseys is… Read more: 2019 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Changes