SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FOOTBALL SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FOOTBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
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Box Holder Instructions Instructions for Using the Clips
• Hold box at forward point of ball as indicated by the Head DO IN THIS ORDER ON EVERY FIRST DOWN Linesman. 1. Place new clip at yard stripe nearest back stake. 2. Move Chain Holders 6 feet off the sideline. 3. Change the dial or slider on the clip indicating yard stripe. • DON'T MOVE BOX or change down number unless Head 4. Remove the old clip. Linesman motions with one hand.
• DON'T MOVE CHAINS unless Head Linesman motions with • Operate box 6 feet off the sideline. both hands.
• After a touchdown, you will set up at the spot for the PAT • On a kickoff, wait at the receiving team’s 25-yard line.
• On a kickoff, wait at the receiving team’s 25-yard line. st rd • At the end of the 1 and 3 quarters, on the direction of the Head Linesman, you will hold the clip on the chains while the • At the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters, on the direction of the chain holders take their stakes to the same yard lines on the Head Linesman, you will take the box to the same yardline on other side of the 50. (For example, if the clip was at the 35- the other side of the 50. (For example, if you were at the 33- yard line on the south side of the 50, go to the 35-yard line yard line on the south side of the 50, go to the 33-yard line on on the north side.) the north side.) • If there is a measurement, at the direction of the Head • If there is a measurement, at the direction of the Head Linesman, hold the clip on the chains and walk with the stake Linesman, leave the current down showing and move the box holders onto the field. Hand the clip and chain to the line to the front stake. judge.
Head Linesman Head Linesman
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Chain Stake Holder Instructions Chain Stake Holder Instructions
• DON'T MOVE CHAINS unless Head Linesman motions with • DON'T MOVE CHAINS unless Head Linesman motions with both hands. both hands.
• Operate chains 6 feet off the sideline. • Operate chains 6 feet off the sideline.
• On 1st and Goal, lay the chains on the ground off the sideline • On 1st and Goal, lay the chains on the ground off the sideline and out of the way. and out of the way.
• On a kickoff, wait at the receiving team’s 25-yard line. • On a kickoff, wait at the receiving team’s 25-yard line.
• At the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters, on the direction of the • At the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters, on the direction of the Head Linesman, you will take your stake to the same yard Head Linesman, you will take your stake to the same yard lines on the other side of the 50. (For example, if your stake lines on the other side of the 50. (For example, if your stake was at the 37-yard line on the south side of the 50, go to the was at the 27-yard line on the south side of the 50, go to the 37-yard line on the north side.) 27-yard line on the north side.)
• If there is a measurement, at the direction of the Head • If there is a measurement, at the direction of the Head Linesman, walk the stake onto the field. If you have the lead Linesman, walk the stake onto the field. If you have the lead stake, hand it to the covering official. If you have the trailing stake, hand it to the covering official. If you have the trailing stake, continue to hold it, but do not pull it tight. stake, continue to hold it, but do not pull it tight.
Head Linesman Head Linesman Chain Crew Instructions Chain Crew Instructions
Safety, Safety, Safety!!! Safety, Safety, Safety!!!
Pay attention to the action on the field. When Pay attention to the action on the field. When action comes into chain crew area, move stakes action comes into chain crew area, move stakes backwards and out of bounds. Drop the stakes backwards and out of bounds. Drop the stakes if necessary. if necessary.
• Operate chains 6 feet off the sideline. • Operate chains 6 feet off the sideline. • Keep chain taut at all times. • Keep chain taut at all times. • Move quickly and sharply when so directed. • Move quickly and sharply when so directed. • Be alert for penalties. If you are told to move, but • Be alert for penalties. If you are told to move, but you see a flag, inform the Head Linesman. you see a flag, inform the Head Linesman. • Please, make no remarks to players or coaches. • Please, make no remarks to players or coaches. • Please, make no comments about officiating. • Please, make no comments about officiating. • Please stay off your cell phone. • Please stay off your cell phone.
Chain Crew Instructions Chain Crew Instructions
Safety, Safety, Safety!!! Safety, Safety, Safety!!!
Pay attention to the action on the field. When Pay attention to the action on the field. When action comes into chain crew area, move stakes action comes into chain crew area, move stakes backwards and out of bounds. Drop the stakes backwards and out of bounds. Drop the stakes if necessary. if necessary.
• Operate chains 6 feet off the sideline. • Operate chains 6 feet off the sideline. • Keep chain taut at all times. • Keep chain taut at all times. • Move quickly and sharply when so directed. • Move quickly and sharply when so directed. Be • Be alert for penalties. If you are told to move, but alert for penalties. If you are told to move, but you you see a flag, inform the Head Linesman. see a flag, inform the Head Linesman. • Please, make no remarks to players or coaches. • Please, make no remarks to players or coaches. • Please, make no comments about officiating. • Please, make no comments about officiating. • Please stay off your cell phone. • Please stay off your cell phone.