SIDELINE NEWS 2020
For Returning Officials:
What you need to do to be eligible for game assignments:
1. Complete the NFHS Rules Test when it becomes available. 2. Complete the NFHS Concussion Course annually, print and carry certificate. 3. Pay BFHUA Dues Online by June15th. Log into the website for further instructions. 1. Full Membership - $35 New Members and Out of State (either who have their own rulebook or do not work any MIAA games) - $25 2. Leave of Absence - $15, keeps you on the distribution list. 3. Attend a Mandatory BFHUA Pre-season Meeting 4. Attend a Play day to fulfill rating/re-rating sessions as required. Log into the website and click "My Profile" if you are unsure whether you need to be re-rated.
Other non BFHUA requirements
● Communicate with assigner(s) in your area to update your contact information and pay assigner fee. Assigners use their own Arbiter account to manage assignments. ● Pay annual MIAA dues of $10 per sport and complete a background check (additional fee) every 3 years. MIAA manages this using an Arbiter account. The MIAA Background account is NOT the same as your assigner’s account. Registration usually opens mid July. It is your responsibility to keep your background check and MIAA dues up to date. Mandatory Pre-Season Meetings
Area Date/Time Place
North Shore (Linda Rowell) 8/25/2020 @ 4:30 Triton High School pm
Boston North Middlesex (Patti Rowe) 8/27/2020 @ 6:30 Stoneham High School pm
Boston South (Lee Walter) 8/24/20 @ 5:30pm Morris Elementary School, Braintree
South Shore (Patti DiCristofaro) 8/25/20 @ 6:00pm 1284 Forest St, Marshfield
Central Mass North / South (Julie 9/1/20 @ 6:30pm Shrewsbury High School Nocka)
Cape / New Bedford / Fall River (Beth 8/20/20 @ 5:00pm 15 Galahad Circle, Osterville Hennessey)
Playdays
Area Date/Time Place
North Shore (Linda Rowell) Cape Ann: 9/3/2020 Lynnfield High School
3:00 - 6:00
Boston North Middlesex (Patti Rowe) Waldie: 9/3/2020 2 fields Methuen Nicholson 2:30 - 4:45 and 4:45 - 6:30 Stadium
Lexington: 9/4/2020 Lexington Lincoln St 9-NOON 2 fields Fields
Danvers: 9/4/2020 2 fields Danvers High School 9:00-11:30, 11:30-2:00
Andover: 9/7/2020 (Labor Andover HS Stadium Day) 2:00 - 5:00
Boston South (Lee Walter) Afternoon scrimmages Walpole High School (Times TBD) (Turf)
8/27
8/28
8/29
South Shore (Patti DiCristofaro) 9/4/20 Scituate High School 1:00 - 5:00
Central Mass North / South (Julie ** Playdays have been cancelled** Nocka)
Cape / New Bedford / Fall River (Beth 8/29/20 Dennis Yarmouth High Hennessey) 9:00am - 1:00 pm School
Need a BFHUA Shirt/Jacket?
Shirts can be ordered using the form below. Also available are lightweight jackets! All orders must be sent in by May 15th. ORDER FORM Board Members
● President: Julie Nocka ● Secretary/Treasurer: Lee Walter ● Scholarship Chair: Patti DiCristofaro ● Ethics Chair: Julie Nocka ● Shirts/Jackets: Beth Hennessey ● Board Member: Linda Rowell ● MIAA Representative: Patti Rowe ● Rule Interpreter: Margaret Curtis For New Officials:
● Register for “Waitlist” on BFHUA website. ● Register for the online course at www.UmpireHockey.com. The cost is approximately $40 and takes 6 hours to complete. ● Training Meetings are listed below and will be posted on the website under the Calendar link. Please bring with you a fee of $90 payable to BFHUA which covers training fees, dues, and gear. ○ The online course must be completed before attending your first Training Meeting. Print out and bring your Certification of Completion to this meeting. ● Complete a minimum of 4 hours of on-field practical training in your respective area. Check the calendar for playdays and summer leagues. ● Questions? Contact Patti Rowe, [email protected]
Training Meetings:
Area Date/Time Place
North Shore (Linda Rowell) Mid August @ 6:30 - 9 Danvers Indoor Sports
Boston North Middlesex (Patti Rowe) Mid August @ 6:30 - 9 Danvers Indoor Sports
Boston South (Lee Walter) 8/22, 8/23 Walpole High School Time TBD
South shore (Patti DiCristofaro) Course complete by Scituate Jamboree 8/15/20 (Tentative)
Central Mass North / South (Julie End of June TBD Nocka)
Cape / New Bedford / Fall River (Beth Tuesday night Summer Dennis Yarmouth High Hennessey) League School 6/30 - 8/4 5pm - 8pm
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