The training material provided is meant for both new and veteran officials as a recourse for review throughout the year.
Videos contained in the Training Material have been gathered from a variety of resources across the country.
Some state mechanics may differ from the WOA Mechanics Manual.
WOA Training Academy
A video library has been created by the WOA for the benefit of member officials, associations and schools to better help them understand ArbiterSports, ArbiterPay, ArbiterMobile and ArbiterGame.
Basics for Officials
Uniform & Equipment requirements for officiating. Various vendors can be found at the footer of our webpage.
Football Officials Uniform & Equipment
The link below is a simple guideline to succeed in officiating.
Penalty Flowchart
This is a simple guide for football penalties and enforcement.
Enforcement Spots
Penalty Enforcement in simple terms. How to best communicate with the Head Coach in accepting and declining a penalty.
Officiating Basics Video Series
Thanks to the South Gulf Coast Football Officials Association for producing the videos below.
Football 101
Great tips and techniques for improving your play calling and getting to your next level… whatever that level might be!
Discriminatory Harassing Behavior Guidelines
The WIAA encourages participants to report discriminatory behaviors to officials and event management when they occur during a game. In the link below are the steps expected for officials and event management to take when such behaviors are reported.
WOA protocol if an incident of discriminatory behavior occurs or has been reported.
Eight Ways to Ruin Your Reputation
As an official all you have is your reputation. Screw it up and say goodbye to assignments and your career. Here are eight sure-fire ways to ruin what you worked so hard for.
By Tom Schreck
Five Bad Habits of Football Officials
There will always be judgment calls that could go either way, we can cut down on the number of negatives that can mar an otherwise good performance by avoiding mistakes like the ones listed here.
By Jon Bible, Austin, Texas, formerly officiated collegiate and pro football.
Defeat Negative Attitudes.
The next time you feel the creeping effects of negativity, whether they come from your own doubts or from a partner or crewmate, step back and examine the roots of the problem.
By Jeffrey Stern, Referee Magazine senior editor.
Free Guides / Quizzes & Officiating Resources
Referee magazine is offering FREE resources for training for new and used officials.
Use this link to access the material.
NFHS is providing sports specific video training free. Use the link below, select Washington State and order course. There is a simple registration to sign up and worthwhile for the FREE video provided.
Play Clock Training Video
2019 IHSA new high school play clock operation explained.
Defenseless Receivers Video
Video training on NFHS rule regarding contact with defenseless receivers. Thank you to Matthew Sumstine, HHSAA.
Goal Line Pylon Video
Video training on the subject of the goal line pylon and extend goal line. Designed for NFHS officials but includes NCAA differences. Thank you to Matthew Sumstine, HHSAA.
Defensive Pass Interference Video
Videos dedicated solely to defensive pass interference. The video is not meant to state that this is definitely DPI and this isn’t. Instead, we discuss the categories, components, and philosophy behind the DPI foul. Thanks to Mark Andrews who produces instructional videos for the Orange County Football Officials Association.
Video Training on Holding.
These videos focus on holding. What is it, when should it not be called and many other philosophies around this foul. Thanks to Mark Andrews who produces instructional videos for the Orange County Football Officials Association.
Mixed Bag Video
A variety of topics including targeting, false start, illegal contact on a receiver and much more. Thanks to Mark Andrews who produces instructional videos for the Orange County Football Officials Association.
Mechanics instructional video.
The emphasis is on mechanics and zone coverage. Thanks to Mark Andrews who produces instructional videos for the Orange County Football Officials Association.
Another mixed bag video
Some regular everyday football. Thanks to Mark Andrews who produces instructional videos for the Orange County Football Officials Association.
Roughing and running into the kicker video.
The entire discussion here is on Roughing the Kicker vs Running into the Kicker vs No Foul. Thanks to Mark Andrews who produces instructional videos for the Orange County Football Officials Association.
Football Officiating A to Z
The Football Officiating A to Z is a series of the best tips & techniques Referee Magazine could find, just enough to get you thinking football, but not so much you forget it the second you’re done reading it.
Friday Night Stripes Podcast
A podcast for, by, and about high school football officials. Friday Night Stripes is produced by Don VanDemark, a high school official in central Florida. A link to the various episodes is below.
40 Second Play Clock Mechanics
The 40 second play clock is used to ensure that each team be given a standardized, consistent interval between plays and from game to game. The document provided is a guide for administration in various game situations.
Penalty Signal Flashcards
The following was created by fellow member Nick Perigo as a tool to study mechanics for the press box.