Clock / alternate officials use these to keep track of game penalties and events. Use the List of Fouls document for the abbreviations to use on penalty report sheets.
Pregame Cheat Sheets (Mechanics) /
5-Man MSOA Cheat Sheet. Print this out and carry it with you to every game. Makes an excellent pregame sheet.
4-Man MSOA Cheat Sheet. Print this out and carry it with you to every game. You never know when you might have to use 4-man mechanics.
Single page pregame. An abbreviated pregame template.
MSOA Full Pregame Checklist. Used by referees to run the pregame meeting.
Instructions for Clock Operators. NFHS publication that summarizes clock procedures.
Football Coach Roster /
Football coach roster. This document lists all the high school football coaches and athletic directors for most of the schools in our area. it also has pictures for most of them.
Guide to Forward Fumble Rule /
In 2025, there are new rules for forward fumbles. This Guide explains the new rule using examples.
Football Meeting Locations /
7 Man Mechanics /
Mileage Tracker /
Link to Google Sheets mileage tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13GyvHP64sBEtsjtOHWB2ZqDDOWq8F3RcBm2mf_BIqYA/edit?usp=sharing
This spreadsheet only works using Google because it uses Google Maps to automatically calculate mileage between addresses. To use:
Log in to your Google account.
Click on the link above.
Click File, then Make a Copy to put the file into your own account.
Click on the Addresses tab at the bottom. Change the first entry to your home address.
Most schools we go to are already included, but add any other addresses you want, such as a work address or meeting location, in that tab.
Enter dates by typing the date or by double-clicking to bring up a calendar pop-up.
Click the arrow in the From and To columns to select an address.
Each round-trip will use two lines.
Totals for mileage (and tolls in dollars and cents, if used) is at the top of the spreadsheet.
Contact Mike Taylor at pafbadc@gmail.com for help.
Your Complete Guide to the Kicking Game /
Penalty Enforcement Made Easy 2023 /
Case Book /
2022 Case Book Part 1 (2022) Great training resource. Split into 2 parts due to file size.
Official's Manual /
2022-23 Officials Manual (2022). Instructions on how to be a game official for 4, 5, and 7-man crews. Be aware that MSOA may have different mechanics in some situations.
Signals Training /
Links to football signal flashcards hosted on the Quizlet website. All the flashcards are based on pages 91-94 of the 2022 Rules Book:
For signals involving fouls go to: https://quizlet.com/_a1jzm4?x=1jqt&i=3tbszk
For other general signals go to: https://quizlet.com/_a1ji1f?x=1jqt&i=3tbszk
The flashcards should start with some text describing the signal. If the flashcard starts with a picture, then you can click on the button with 2 arrows facing opposite directions to change which side of the card you start on.
Redding Guide /
Redding Guide. (2020) Great training resource.
Redding Guide Addendum. (2021) This 4 page supplement updates the 2020 Guide with the 2021 changes.
Keys Map /
Crew of 5 Keys Map. (undated) Color-coded guide to keys from Referee Magazine.