The site contains information and directions to the schools the GCFOA services, links the FHSAA and other related organizations, contact information for our board and committee members, photos, forms and resources for officials to use. 

Next Meeting: October 10, 2011

The next GCFOA meeting will take place at the Sahib Shrine. (600 North Beneva Road, Sarasota). Please park in the rear of the building and remain outside of the meeting area until 7:00 pm while the board meets. Check our Calendar page for a complete listing of important dates and events.

What's New

• New Seven Man Mechanics form posted on Forms & Resources page
• Penalty Report form
• Links to Pop Warner rules and field locations have been posted
• Training videos from the meeting on 8/16 have been uploaded

Recruiting New Officials

We are currently looking to recruit officials-- no experience is necessary. Check out our New Officials page for frequently asked questions and details on what it takes be a football official! Anyone interested in joining the Association should email newref@gcfoa.org for information.  You can download the 2011 GCFOA Recruitment Flyer to post at work or in your neighborhood to help us recruit new officials.

Plans for 2011 Season

The Board is working hard this off-season, in regards to evaluations, training plans, committees, crews, and reviewing DVD's. Meeting dates and important FHSAA dates (registration, exams and field clinics) on now posted on the Calendar page.

                            FHSAA Online Registration opens June 11, 2010.

Off-Season Fitness Program

High school players get bigger and faster every year. It is more important than ever that each of us in good physical condition to properly call the games. It takes a dedicated off-season workout program to be at the top of our game. Make sure that you find the time to improve your conditioning this year.

Fitness for Football Officials: Agility and Stretching

Listen to this podcast by  Todd Skaggs as he discusses Agility and Flexibility with Roanoke College faculty, Dr. John Creasy and Jim Buriak. Both are experts in the field of sports fitness and training and have developed proven methods and routines to assist football officials with respect to flexibility and agility. The professors share their tips and secrets on how to prepare and train like a world class athlete. Their advice is priceless and can give you the advantage you might need to separate yourself from your officiating competition.

You Just Can't Keep Me Away

Jay Frank had an article published in Referee Magazine, click here to read!