2002 Board Nominations
Tony Ghisletta has been appointed to spearhead the nomination committee for CCFOA's 2002 board elections. If you are interested in serving on this body with Tony or wish to be considered as a ballot nominee, please contact him at 925 228-7660. Elective posts open for 2002 are Treasurer (two-year term), Vice-President (two-year-term, President Elect) and Member-at-Large (one-year term). Dave Jurkiewicz continues for one more year as Secretary and Vice-President Steve Corrigan assumes the duties of President. Traditionally, the outgoing President passes into the Member-at-Large post unopposed.
East Bay Officials Association - DeLaSalle
A letter was dispatched to East Bay Football Officials Association President Leon Monroe stating that the CCFOA no longer wished to share officiating DeLaSalle games with the EBOA. The note also expressed that the CCFOA took its position only after a thorough discussion among Board members and an advisory vote of the membership. It further asserted that the CCFOA desired to maintain an ongoing condition of favorable rapport with the EBOA.
2001 Recognition Banquet
Date: Sunday, November 18, 2001
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Location: Sunrise Bistro, Walnut Creek
Cost: $36 per person
Please respond by November 10 regarding your banquet participation to:
Don Scott
630 Sterling
Martinez, CA 94553
925 957-9457
Scrimmage Kicks
At our September 30 meeting Dave Cutaia discussed a scrimmage kick situation that occurred in the DeLasalle / Mater Dei game. Dave conveyed that any scrimmage kick that ends up behind the line and has not been touched beyond the line may be advanced by either K or R. Thus, DeLasallešs touchdown resulting from a punt that bounced off the helmet of a DeLaSalle blocking back and scooped up by another DLS back was correctly ruled legal by the covering officials (Ken Leffle, Ryan McKeon and Don Scott) despite strong objections to the contrary. Good job, guys!
Free Kicks
Dave Cutaia also informed the membership of the following regarding free kicks:
A. During free kicks first touching by K may only occur in the ten yard, free-kick zone.
B. K may not legally touch a free kick beyond the free-kick zone until it has touched the ground.
C. Therefore, a free kicked ball secured by K in flight is fair catch interference.
Overtime Procedures
EBAL - No overtime
DFAL - Federation 10 yard line
BVAL - NCAA 25 yard line line
Please refer to a full explanation of each on this web site.
TO: Athletic Directors, Head Football Coaches, Officials
FROM: Dave Cutaia, Assignor
Contra Costa Assignors
DATE: September 6, 2001
SUBJECT: Football Bulletin 2/01
Listed below are several items of importance. Please review these issues. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 707-554-1797. Athletic Directors, please share this information with coaches.
Assignments:
Any game changes or problems please contact Dave Cutaia at 707-554-1797.
Athletic Directors and Football Coaches: Please review the enclosed
assignments carefully. Notify Dave Cutaia of any problems.
Cleats:
No cleat over 1/2 inch in length is legal. The penalty is fifteen yards. The
player may not participate until he/she has legal cleats.
Automatic First Downs:
There seems to be some confusion as to what fouls includes the penalty
provision of an automatic first down. They are as follows:
Head Coverings:
As long as a head covering is completely covered by the helmet, it is legal.
This includes the new skullcaps that are available. However, if an item such
as a bandanna is exposed, after a player takes his/her helmet off on the
field, it is a 15-yard penalty. Also, if any of the covering is offensive in
any way, it is not legal.
Gloves:
Gloves are legal to wear as long as the have the NCAA or NFIOA tag. Fingers
may be cut off, so long as the above tag is visible. No glove may be worn if
considered unsafe by the umpire. Plain cotton cloth gloves may also be worn.
Overtime:
Overtime rules only apply to league games. The BVAL and DFAL have overtime
rules. The BVAL uses the NCAA overtime rule, with the series beginning at the
25-yard line. The DFAL utilizes the Federation 10-yard line overtime
procedure. Overtime rules only apply to varsity contests, and youth football.
B.V.A.L.: (NCAA)
OT begins with a coin toss. Winner can choose offense or defense, or which end of the field play starts at. The loser receives the other choice. Each team gets the ball for one full series. The choice now alternates between each team. No more coin tosses. Play begins on the 25-yard line. Teams can get a first down if they make the line to gain.
If the score is still tied after the second OT period, teams must go for two points on PAT's. At this point, according to the league, the ball is dead on any interception/fumble recovery by the defence.
Each team only receives one time out per period. Time outs do not carry over.
Other than what's listed above, play regular football.
D.F.A.L.:
OT begins with a coin toss. Winner can choose offense or defense, or which end of the field play starts at. The loser receives the other choice. Each team gets the ball for one full series. Play begins on the 10-yard line.The first offensive team shall have a series of four downs. That series shall be terminated by any score by the offensive team or if the defensive team has possession of the ball. A field goal attempt is permitted during any down. If the defensive team gains possession, the ball becomes dead immediately and the offensive team's series of downs is ended.
If the score remains tied after each team has been given one series of downs in an overtime period, then the procedure shall be repeated with other overtime periods until a game winner is determined. The loser of the overtime coin toss will be given first choice of the options. If additional overtime periods are required, then first options will be alternated with no coin toss.
Each team shall be permitted one additional time-out during each overtime period plus any unused second-half regulation game time-outs.
EBAL: No overtime
Remember, overtime only applies in league games.
Fifth Quarter:
All leagues utilize the 5th quarter on freshman games. If teams choose not to
play the 5th quarter officials should be informed before the game begins. All
assigned officials WILL officiate the 5th quarter. Each league has a
different procedure. Confirm this with coaches before the game.
Blocking Behind the Play:
It is illegal, and a 15-yard penalty to block an opponent who is clearly out
of the play. Example: The runner is 30yards downfield, and a player is
blocked who has no chance to get to the runner. This is a foul.