Started out As a Means of Communication with Our Members. to Share Information and Stimulate Discussion. Times Change, The

Started out as a means of communication with our members. To share information and stimulate discussion. Times change, the game and uniforms worn by participants have changed many times. Is it time to change the officiating Jersey like we changed the pants?

This issue provides information about change

First and Ten Mandate 3

First and Ten Editors 4

Football Referee’s Jerseys the next uniform Challenge or Controversy? 6 Evolution of the Officials Uniform 9 Football Clinics one of the Keys to officials development 14 OFOA Clinic announced 15

Honig’s Ross Perrier Clinic 16

1000 Little things by Tod Reese ACC Line Judge 19 Road to Success by Keith Washington 22 Dave Dube College interlocking schedule 26

10 Surgeries, Loss of Arm, Still Officiating 28

Fitness Tips 30

Signals a humorous look 32

Get your ball facts straight 33

Non-standard/overbuilt facemask poses various safety risks for 34 players. Ten Commandments of Officiating Kingston FOA 36 CFOA executive 38 Football Canada 39

Working for the development of officiating and football in Canada in cooperation with

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First and Ten Editor Ron Hallock Coeditor Rob Christian

Changes come in many forms and in many ways

The evolution of the uniform, the development of an official’s skill, changes in completion levels. It has been one hundred issues for First and Ten to promote change in the way CFOA members communicate train and evaluate their performances. In the past two issues we focused on changes for the twenty first century. Changes include Wireless communication between officials, how instant replay can be improved and even how laser beams can be used to determine first downs.

If you keep up with reports on rule changes while the amateur rule book changes for this year will minor tweaks for safety and wording clarification and will hopefully be released within the month the CFL and NFL are thinking outside the box. In CFL proposal to remove halo restraining zone (no yards) and replace with offense cannot go down field until ball kicked. Increase the use of two point convert by scrimmaging at the 3 yard line and kicking converts from the 25. The NFL wants to encourage 9 point TD’s by granting opportunity to kick a single point convert from the 35 if the team scores a two point convert. Will these changes be adapted? Time will tell. It is thinking outside the box and indicators of evolution of the game.

This issue provides background for future decision making regarding the new style of jersey being adopted at the CFL, NFL and USA college officiating staffs. There will be proposal made at the 2016 CFOA AGM to adopt a new styled jersey. The CFL type jersey is starting to become the jersey of choice for CIS and Junior officials in many provinces. So food for thought is presented here for the decision making process.

Attending clinics is a way to promote your development as an official. This issue provides a video form of clinic for those individuals who cannot get to a clinic this spring. In addition the OFOA is hosting a clinic in Kingston April 10 t0 12 and the Honig’s Ross Perrier Clinic March 28 and 29 in Hamilton.

Check with your local and provincial bodies for spring clinics near you.

1000 Little Things by Tod Reese, AAC Line Judge identifies areas one can focus one in developing their officiating skill

Keith Washington identifies things that will help you in The Road to Success.

Are you fit for the season Check out Fitness Tips? Do you know your signals. Will the CIS adopt Conference and Non-Conference schedules check out this proposal by David Dube who says CIS football must pit 'best against the best' to get back on TV, calls on fans to push for interlock

Co Editor Rob Christian identifies the great love of the game by official Dave Rabe in an article by Jerry Tapp entitled 10 Surgeries, Loss of Arm, Still Officiating

A humorous look at signals and reminder that corrections for rule book are being worked on.

After the NFL controversy over ball inflation we present a quiz Get Your Ball Facts Straight to make sure CFOA members won’t make mistakes.

The Bane helmet is banned read the article Non-standard/overbuilt facemask poses various safety risks for players.

In closing we present the Ten Commandments of Officiating provided by the Kingston FOA

Football Referee’s Jerseys – The next Uniform Challenge or Controversy

The current CFOA standard is the 1 inch striped football officials jersey with short sleeves for warm weather and long sleeves for cooler weather. There is a wide range of manufacturers for these jerseys and only a very critical and detailed look can see some of the minor differences. This has allowed officials to shop around for the most cost effective jersey from their perspective and have crews present a professional common appearance on the field.

Over the past thirty years or so, CFOA has overseen the change in official uniforms from knee high black socks and white ankle socks, to stirrup socks, to the one piece sock and the conversion from white knickers to the black pant and corresponding black sock. The rationale for each of the changes has probably been lost over time but is certainly open to conjecture as to what forced the change.

A look at televised football games and it should not come as a surprise to any member of CFOA that the next official’s uniform issue will be the jersey. The NFL was the first to go to a wider strip, followed by the CFL, now NCAA and a number of states within the US. This has spawned at least three contenders with a 2 inch, a 2 ¼ inch variant as well as the CFL unique jersey.

A quick search of the Internet with suppliers shows that the 1-inch as well as the 2 and 2 ¼ inch shirts are widely available with Honigs Whistle Stop being the sole supplier of the CFL shirt. There does not seem to be a supply issue at this time.

That being said, however, there are numerous State Associations within the US that have adopted either the 2 or 2 ¼ jersey as their Association standard. It is unknown at this time if these States have a timeline to have their officials convert from the 1 inch standard to the 2 or 2 ¼ inch standard but in the fullness of time, it is suggested that these States will phase out the 1 inch jersey.

As more and more of the State Associations convert to some standard other than the 1 inch standard, one must question what this will ultimately do to the availability and price of one inch jerseys.

The challenge to CFOA at this time is there a need to examine the conversion from 1 inch standard jersey to some other standard? It is suggested that now is the time

6 to at least start a dialogue with CFOA members to gauge the member’s interest in this matter as well as their input into a solution if a change is warranted.

Some members may already have invested in a 2 inch variant for any number of reasons. If a number of member Associations adopts something locally, it is certainly within their purview, but this may cause certain officials to have to invest in multiple jerseys if they work outside their Association and/or province. The ideal situation would be to have the CFL, CIAU and CFOA all agree on one standard that is supported by a sufficiently wide manufacturing base that allows members to have some cost effective alternatives when procuring jerseys yet remain with a visibly common standard.

A two pronged approach may be a starting point. Having a survey done within CFOA using the Provincial Directors to ascertain if any Association is locally using a 2 inch variant, (getting details on the exact type of jersey is the Association standard) is one step. The second step would be to use multiple communications media, such as a call to all Provincial Directors to get an official Provincial position on if there is a need for a new jersey standard and what it should be as well as using 1st and 10 as means of at least starting the conversation.

There will undoubtedly be a number of issues raised, most pertinent, some emotional that will need to be addressed. The intent is not to generate an emotional dialogue but assess what is the current state, logically evaluate alternatives and create a sustainable standard with a reasonable and affordable conversion plan if the decision Is made to ultimately move from the current CFOA standard.

Short Long Supplier 1 inch 2 inch Sleeve Sleeve Honigs Whistle Stop Yes CFL 59.99 CDN 65.99 CDN World of Sport Yes no Ref Shop (US) Yes Yes NCAA $32.95 $33.95 2 and 2 Ump Attire Yes !/4 $39.99 $44.99 2 and 2 www.smitteez.com Yes !/4 $40.95 Referees Call Yes NCAA $44.95 $54.95 Officials Gear Yes Yes NCAA $34.99 $39.99

2 and 2 28.00 or 39.00 or Lester’s Upstate Yes !/4 39.00 44.00

Next page illustrates some of the alternatives found through internet research and proposal received from a potential Canadian manufacturer

prototypes of the CFL short sleeve type

Officials jersey ( as we had sublimated fabric on hand from Roller Hockey refs jerseys) the sleeves are dry fit , with a zipper , pocket and collar .

Our initial costing seems to be in around $40.

We are a custom manufacturer , our minimum order is 12 .

Evolution of the official’s uniform First perceptions of an official are formed based on his body language and appearance. Appearance is based on physical shape, conditioning and uniform. There has been a slow evolution of the uniform since the evolution of the game of football. As the game undergoes changes in rules, player’s equipment and uniforms so have the official’s uniforms. Changes have resulted from the desire to be more visible, identifiable, practical for maintenance and fashion. The following are examples of the evolutionary changes

During the 1940s the NFL officials wore color-striped shirts that represented their positions; black and white for referees, red and white for umpires, orange and white for head linemen, and green and white for field judges. During most of the American Football League's existence (1960–1967), officials wore red-orange striped jerseys. The referees wore red hats, the others white, each with the AFL logo. This look was recreated in 2009 during AFL Legacy Weekends to mark the 50th anniversary of the AFL's founding. The United Football League, which launched play in October 2009, featured officials wearing solid red shirts (no stripes) with black numbers and black pants. As no teams in the league wore red or orange, there was no prospect of a clash of colors. From 2010, the UFL switched to a customized version of the traditional stripes. The stripes were first introduced in the 1920s, before which plain white shirts were worn. College football referee Lloyd Olds is credited with the idea after a quarterback mistakenly handed the ball to him.[5] The officials are colloquially called "zebras" due to their black-and-white striped shirts.[6] Stripes on officials' shirts in high school are one inch wide and in college are two inches wide; NFL officials wear shirts with an uneven striping pattern. High school and college officials wear socks with a "Northwestern stripe" pattern, while NFL officials wear socks with two white stripes bordering one black stripe. In 2006, the NFL completely redesigned the shirts, going to a sleeker-looking uniform which, however, no longer identified a given official's position from the front. Also new for 2006 were black pants with a white stripe down the side to be worn in cold weather. These looser-fitting pants allow for layering of warmer clothes underneath.[7] In the 2010 season, college officials and, in many states, high school officials, were given the option of wearing the black cold-weather pants. The black pants became mandatory for college officials in 2011 and for NFL officials in 2012.

For several decades, all NFL officials wore white hats. In 1979, the referees changed to black hats with white stripes, while the other officials continued to wear white ones. Finally, in 1988, the NFL switched to the high-school and college football style: the referee wears a white hat (which now includes the NFL logo, first added for Super Bowl XXXIX), and the other officials wear black hats with white stripes. This has led to referees being referred to as "white hats". This preference for hats is used by CFOA member FOAs(limited use of logos )

Photos of changes show on next pages

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Football Clinics one of the keys to official development

Can’t attend one here is glimpse of what they are like segments from B1G Officiating Clinic Indianapolis 2014 links to many other topics when you view one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM70HMHCOsQ Pregame meeting Substitutions and penalties

Mechanics near pylon and goal line ruling touchdowns etc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yryvg78Sh o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voVRp-xXtyg

Head up football https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUiBHK19ETo need a well rounded football IQ change and adapt to game to be successful

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1000 Little Things by Tod Reese, AAC Line Judge https://www.tbfoc.org/rules-mechanics/1000-little-things/

https://www.tbfoc.org/rules-mechanics/road-to-success/ by Keith Washington, NFL Side Judge

Final Comment

Have a ball and /enjoy the game –forget the supervisor WORK YOUR GAME

David Dube says CIS football must pit 'best against the best' to get back on TV, calls on fans to push for interlock By Neate Sager23 February, 2015 8:33 P David Dube, the pigskin patron who's pushing for a national interlocking football schedule in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, has spoken publicly for the first time since indirectly being told 'no' 2 1/2 weeks ago.

Ontario University Athletics essentially closed the door on participating in the proposed Northern 8 — a non-profit corporation that would oversee air travel costs and scheduling for non-conference games between top- ranked teams — by releasing a standard 2015 schedule earlier this month. Canada West was the only conference to give its support to the project.

Dube, a millionaire Saskatoon businessman, is determined to keep the notion alive. In an interview on the KROWN Countdown U program that was posted publicly on Monday, the former University of Saskatchewan Huskies player emphasized that if CIS football is to return to national television, it has to offer compelling matchups on a weekly basis.

Dube's segment begins at 6:10.

"The feedback was very clear that there was interest in it," Dube said. "Because the media landscape has some voids in it, unique ones this year, that just happened to align. We thought the stars were aligning to bring college football in Canada back on television. They [prospective television partners] made it exceptionally clear it had to be the best against the best, which made us very happy because our proposal is exactly that.

"You put your best product forward and expose it to millions of Canadians fans who currently are watching the CFL and don't really know where these Canadian players come from."

It's understandable why the OUA and the Quebec conference did not both jump right in with both feet. Lodging an entire football team for up to two nights, which could potentially happen with a team travelling across three or four provinces, is pricey. That said, what Dube and project partner Jim Mullin, a Vancouver broadcaster, have carefully plotted and pitched to athletic directors doesn't affect

26 the structure of any league's playoffs. The end of the season would still have a must-win finality.

The Krown Countdown U episode also included an explanation of how the Northern 8 would be funded and governed. One of the common concerns raised was the potential damage to smaller football programs, but there's a provision to possibly restribute revenue to those teams.

It's not as if anyone is oblivious about the challenges in university football, specifically with a lack of parity. Dube seems to be trying to suggest instead of fighting over a small pie, there's a way to bake a bigger pie.

"There's still tremendous potential to grow the game nationally and get it back on television and show people what it's all about," Dube said. "I think the student- athletes deserve that experience. And I would ask those fans, I would say to fans, if you want national television, if you want best versus the best — and student- athletes, if you think you deserve that opportunity — send a letter to your AD (athletic director). Have a conversation.

"This is a community, a football community that has to come together to make this happen," Dube added. "That would be my challenge to our fans. And they're rabid, great fans. We just don't have enough of them. And when we expose the game to more people in this country, I think people will be stunned at how many more fans we gain."

Please have a look at the interview with David Dube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyH97oENKsc

This article is a great demonstration of our love for the game. This is an account of official Dave Rabe's remarkable comeback. This man has little fear, a great deal of resilience, and an intense will to overcome. Rob Christian

10 Surgeries, Loss of Arm, Still Officiating 'There's an old adage that states, "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." If there were ever a poster-child for that saying, you wouldn't have to look any further than David Rabe.

Rabe, a baseball umpire (29 years) and football official (eight years) from Plainfield, Ind., had his first encounter with cancer in 1999 when a Follicular Thyroid Cancer was discovered. A major and pilot in the Air Force, Rabe, 54, had two surgeries and was given high levels of radioactive iodine to kill the remaining cells.

A second, more dangerous, cancer (sarcoma) was discovered a year later in the lining of his right triceps muscle. The tumor was removed, followed by 36 radiation treatments. The David Rabe (left) poses for a photo with crewmates Dave sarcoma returned three more Carter and Joe Culp prior to a 2014 high school football game. times (2006, 2010 and finally in 2012). The last time, Rabe's upper right arm fractured just below the shoulder and three more tumors were discovered "very high in the arm plus in the bone," he said.

On Jan. 4, 2013, Rabe had his 10th surgery, which included the amputation of his arm and shoulder.

That ended a fifth comeback to his aviation career (21 years as an Air Force pilot and 10 years as an airline pilot), but it did not prevent him from continuing his officiating career.

"I love being close to the game and watching the kids play," Rabe said when asked why he continues to officiate despite the physical setbacks. "I really enjoy being a part of that."

Rabe, who has been nicknamed "Lefty" by his football crew, admits there are challenges to being a one-armed official.

"One thing I had to do was swallow my pride and allow people to help me," Rabe said. "People want to help, and I just had to learn to let them help me. Things like how to put my plate gear on, tucking in my shirt, catching the football, signals, recording things on your card shirt card — all of those require some assistance and innovation."

That innovation included Rabe keeping the lineup card on a clipboard on the fence when he is working the plate and, with the help of a neighbor, a hook on his pants that allows him to put his mask on it when he needs a free hand.

Rabe, who recently started a job as an aerospace engineer, said "Comeback," a book by Dave Dravecky, the San Francisco Giants pitcher who had a similar tumor and eventually had his left arm amputated, helped him through his own experiences.

Rabe noted that cancer can be a dark cloud, but that attitude is a first line of defense.

"I can meet physical limitations head-on, but the mental part is harder to wrap my arms around," Rabe said, adding the pun was intended. "There is still a long ways to go. I simply lost my arm. I have a lot to be thankful for such as the support of my officiating friends and I can still enjoy those Friday nights." http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/high-school/official-dave-rabes- remarkable-comeback

Jerry Tapp is a freelance writer from Racine, Wis. Li [email protected]

Need to be Physically Fit

Fitness tips Check out https://www.tbfoc.org/category/fitness-tips/ Weight Loss Tips: https://www.tbfoc.org/fitness-tips/simple-diet-meal-plan/

1. Never skip meals. Eat three to six times a day in smaller portions to keep from getting hungry. (Stay away from the red meats, sugar, energy drinks, soda, salt and en-rich flour foods) 2. Use a smaller plate at mealtime to satisfy your psychological need to see a full plate. (Eat in 3oz. to 6oz. portions) 3. Eat and chew slowly. Learn to stop eating before you feel full. (It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to tell the brain it is full.

It has been recognized that there Are Errors/Ommissions in the signals section of the rulebook. Efforts are underway to correct them

The Art of Flag throwing from Rookie to veteran

Get Your Ball Facts Straight

Since there was so much concern over the ball pressure in the NFL perhaps it’s time for us to brush up on the properties required for the Canadian Football

Here are some basic ball questions: 1) The game is played with a ____-panel ball made of______, enclosing a ______2) inflated to a pressure of not less than ____lbs and not more than ____-lbs .

3) It shall be in the shape of a______spheroid. 4) The circumference of the long axis shall be from ___to _____inches (_____to _____ mm). 5) Circumference of the short axis shall be from ______to ______inches (___to ______mm). 6) Length of the long axis shall be ______to ______inches (_____to _____ mm). 7) Weight from ___ to _ ounces (_____to _____ grams). 8) The ______shall provide a ______approved ball or balls. 9) The decision of the______shall be final as to the suitability of the ball. 10) A. Do all leagues use the same sized ball? B. is the Wilson brand ball the only acceptable ball for games?

PLEASE NOTE: The bane helmet is banned in the NFL for safety reason see attached article. The helmet did not pass NOCSAE testing by our rules this makes the facemask illegal Article 2 – Helmets and Imitation of the Ball a) Only helmets approved by the National Operating Committee on Safety in Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) be worn by players.

Non-standard/overbuilt facemask poses various Canadian Amateur Rule book safety risks for players. Rule 1 Section 11 Article 2 page 11 Article 2 – Helmets and Imitation of the Ball a) Only helmets approved by the National Operating Committee on Safety in Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) be worn by players. Bane Helmet not approve by NOCSAE so by rule is illegal

The NFL will be cracking down on larger, "overbuilt" facemasks for the 2014 season The league also released a statement saying that the use of non-standard or overbuilt facemasks will be prohibited as part of a "continuing effort to protect players from unnecessary risk."

According to the statement, the non-standardized facemasks present "particular safety risks," and also more frequently fail the certification tests from the company (NOCSAE) which approves equipment for the NFL. All helmets and facemasks have to be certified by this organization.

NFL prohibiting non-standard facemasks By

Kevin Patra http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000362461/article/nfl-prohibiting- nonstandard-facemasks

We've likely reached the end of the Bane-like facemasks in the NFL.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport obtained a league memo from NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent that states the NFL will prohibit the use of non- standard/overbuilt facemasks for the 2014 season.

Wild facemasks of the NFL

Take a look at the non-traditional facemasks that have been worn throughout the years.

According to the memo, research from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment showed that the non-standard facemasks more frequently fail safety and certification tests and aren't up to NFL safety standards.

Among the characteristics of the banned facemasks are "more bars, smaller spaces between the bars, and a generally larger coverage area," Vincent wrote in the memo.

A study conducted by the University of New Hampshire for the NFL states that the added weight of the masks negatively affects the structure of the helmet, can cause neck fatigue that could lead to a more head-down posture during contact and can provide a false sense of security during tackling.

Ten Commandments of Officiating 1. Thou shall be a great perimeter official - stay wide - keep players in front of you to give a better perspective. Only pinch in if there is short yardage for a 1st down, goal line situation, or to break up a fight. 2. Thou shall always watch thy primary responsibility- players going out of bounds, staying with receivers after completions or interceptions, after touchdowns turn and watch players as they go into end zone, escort players out of bench areas. 3. Thou shall be a great dead ball official, don’t be too quick to get a new ball, see players separate. 4. Thou shall always be an official on the goal line when a touchdown is scored. 5. Thou shall not blow the whistle without a good reason—1. You are the ruling official and you the ball in control of a player that is down. 2. There is a dead ball foul prior to a snap. 3. You need to get the attention of the Referee. 6. Thou shall use cross-field mechanics for forward progress spots. Use the official across the field to get forward progress spots on passes, when players go out of bounds, when you get pushed back, and to assist in mirroring progress. 7. Thou shall concentrate at all times—you should be mentally exhausted at the end of every game, you should constantly be going through your ritual, looking at formation, down and distance, find and watch keys so that when the play starts you are with your keys. When the play ends and you

36 didn’t see everything you know you need to concentrate more. The absolute key to getting things right is concentration. It is easy to lose concentration after a tough play. You need to regain your concentration as soon as possible. The best way to regain it, is to use your ritual. 8. Thou shall understand and appreciate the coaches at all times. You don’t have to prove to the coaches that you are in charge with a flag. Demonstrate respect to players and coaches. If a player or coach becomes upset talk to him. We are the ones paid to keep our emotions in check. Let coaches vent and then let’s “get back to football”. 9. Thou shall always strive for perfection—Perfection is impossible, excellence is not. We can be excellent by striving for perfection. Listen to constructive criticism and work to get better. Study rules, watch film, and attend clinics. 10. Thou shall always be professional in everything we do. Take pride in officiating. Challenge yourself for this season, this game, this series, this play. Earn respect by respecting others. Prepare for every assignment, look the part: uniform folded, shoes shined, little or no flags showing, don’t showboat. People didn’t pay to see officials. Cherish every game you work, it could be your last.

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