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WSIFOA March 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

The Whatcom-Skagit-Island Football Officials board meeting minutes are posted for members to view. The meeting was held on March 21, 2022. Contact any board member if you have questions. View and download meeting minutes.

Football Rules Changes – 2022

1-2-3g NOTES 3. (NEW): Team Box May Be Extended By State Association Adoption By state association adoption, the team box may now be extended beyond the 25-yard line. 1-3-3: Ball May Be Changed Between Downs Any game official may order the ball changed between downs. 1-4-3: The Number “0” Is Now Legal The single digit number “0” is […]

WOA Football Breakout Session 2021

The WOA Football Breakout Session shared the following information at the 2021 conference. Areas to work on – all positions Optional Umpire Positioning 2021 2021 NFHS Football Rules

Reasons to Start Officiating

There’s an urgent need for sports officials in this nation. We need more people stepping up to do the tough job of making sure sports are fairly played, well-managed and safe environments for all participants and spectators. Say Yes to Officiating is all about providing resources that help recruit new sports officials, retain the ones already […]

WSIFOA July 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

The Whatcom-Skagit-Island Football Officials board meeting minutes are posted for members to view. The meeting was held on July 26, 2021. Contact any board member if you have questions. View and Download meeting minutes.

Football Rules Changes – 2021

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 RULES DIFFERENCES – GENERAL; SIX-PLAYER RULES DIFFERENCES – RULES 2 and 7 2021 POINTS OF EMPHASIS Sportsmanship Intentional Grounding Ineligible […]