# Mid Western Football Officials Association ## Pages - [training october14](https://mwfoa.com/training-october14/): Prompt 1R- 2 nd and 23 from B40, A12 attempts to throw the ball backwards to A86, where it is caught at the B42 and advanced to the B38. After the pass is caught B97 tackles A12 late after the throw. Prompt 21st and 20 from B23, A2 attempts to pass the ball and gets sacked by B93 1 yard behind the line of scrimmage. Prompt 31st and 5 from A13, A4 attempts to backpedal away from B93 and he throws the ball at the feet of the defender at the A4 yardline. Prompt 44th and 10 from 50, A12 ... Read more - [quiz 6](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-6/): Loading… - [quiz 5](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-5/): Loading… - [quiz 4](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-4/): Loading… - [quiz 3](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-3/): Loading… - [quiz 2](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-2/): Loading… - [training-august-5-2025](https://mwfoa.com/training-august-5-2025/) - [quiz 1](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-1/): Loading… - [new official](https://mwfoa.com/new/): New Officials Guide Registration Begin your registration with the OSAA. They are the state governing body for Oregon high school activities. The registration cost is $90. Please register with a primary email that you regularly check. Once complete, the OSAA will mail you a packet with your rule book, case book, and OSAA Football Patch. Certification After registration you must complete the following before working any contests: Uniform The Mid-Western Football Officials Association will finance the cost of your uniform starter package. During the season, the cost of your gear is deducted from your first two pay distributions. Looking the ... 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R Talk 2024 by mac - [training june27](https://mwfoa.com/training-june27/): Training Materials June 27 Video: Zoom Recording Video: Example Plays The example plays are also available on HUDL. June 27-2024 by mac - [My account](https://mwfoa.com/my-account/) - [Case Rule 1](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-1/): Rule 1 The Game, Field, Players and Equipment – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 THE GAME   ART. 1 . . . It is the object of the game for one team to carry or pass the ball across the opponent’s goal line or to kick the ball through the opponent’s goal by a place kick or drop kick. The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points. ART. 2 . . . The game of football is played with an inflated ball by two teams on a rectangular field 360 by 160 feet. While the ... Read more - [Case Rule 10](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-10/): Rule 10 Enforcement of Penalties – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 PROCEDURE AFTER A FOUL   ART. 1 . . . When a foul occurs during a live ball, the referee shall, at the end of the down, notify both teams. He shall inform the designated representative of the offended team regarding the rights of penalty acceptance or declination and shall indicate to him the number of the ensuing down, distance to be gained, and status of the ball for each available choice. The distance penalty for any foul may be declined. If the penalty is declined or if ... Read more - [Case Rule 9](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-9/): Rule 9 Conduct of Players and Others – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 HELPING THE RUNNER   An offensive player shall not push, pull or lift the runner to assist his forward progress.  ASSISTING RUNNER  9.1 SITUATION: With fourth and goal from B’s 1-yard line and: (a) runner A1 is pushed at the line of scrimmage from behind by A2 in an effort by A2 to get him into the end zone; or (b) without contacting A1, A2 and A3 push the pile forward into the end zone. RULING: In (a), A2 has fouled by helping the runner. The ... Read more - [Case Rule 8](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-8/): Rule 8 Scoring Plays and Touchbacks – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 POINT VALUES   The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points. Points are scored as follows for: Table 8-1Point values Touchdown   6 points Field Goal   3 points Safety Points awarded to the opponent 2 points Successful Try Touchdown Field Goal or Safety     2 points1 point Forfeited Game Game score is: Offended Team: 1, Opponent: 0But if offended team is ahead, the score stands   SCORING 8.2.1 SITUATION: Runner A10 dives into the pylon at the intersection of the goal line ... Read more - [Case Rule 6](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-6/): Rule 6 Kicking the Ball and Fair Catch – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 THE KICKOFF AND OTHER FREE KICKS   ART. 1 . . . For any free kick, a free-kick line, corresponding to a scrimmage line, is established for each team. These lines are always 10 yards apart. Unless moved by a penalty, K’s free-kick line is: Its 40-yard line for a kickoff. Its 20-yard line after a safety. The yard line through the spot of the catch after a fair catch. The yard line through the spot of an awarded fair catch. ART. 2 . . ... Read more - [Case Rule 5](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-5/): Rule 5 Series of Downs, Number of Down and Team Possessions After Penalty – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 SERIES OF DOWNS   ART. 1 . . . The team which next puts the ball in play by scrimmage following a free kick, touchback or fair catch is awarded a series of four consecutively numbered downs in which to advance the ball to the line to gain. Each awarded first down starts a new series of four consecutively numbered downs. The referee shall correct the number of the next down prior to the ball becoming live after a new ... Read more - [Case Rule 4](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-4/): Rule 4 Ball in Play, Dead Ball, and Out of Bounds – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 PUTTING THE BALL IN PLAY   ART. 1 . . . To start each half and to resume play after a field goal or after a try, the ball shall be put in play by a kickoff. ART. 2 . . . A free kick shall also put the ball in play: After a safety. When a free-kick down is replayed. When a free kick is chosen following a fair catch, an awarded fair catch, the replay of a down which follows ... Read more - [Case Rule 3](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-3/): Rule 3 Periods, Time Factors, and Substitutions – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 LENGTH OF PERIODS – HALFTIME INTERMISSION   ART. 1 . . . The clock running time for a game shall be 48 minutes for high schools with periods and intermissions as indicated in Table 3-1. NOTE: By state association adoption, if, at the end of the fourth period, the teams have identical scores, the tie may be resolved if a method has been approved by the state high school association. This may include extending playing time. The overtime is considered part of the fourth period. An ... Read more - [Privacy Policy](https://mwfoa.com/privacy-policy-2/): MWFOA Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy outlines how the Mid Western Football Officials Association of Oregon collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by users (“Users”) when they visit or use our website, applications, products, or services (“Services”). By using our Services, Users agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. 1. Information Collection and Use We may collect personal information, including but not limited to names, email addresses, and phone numbers, when Users interact with our Services. This information may be collected when Users: We use this information for purposes such as: 2. Data ... Read more - [training may23](https://mwfoa.com/training-may23/): Training Materials May 23 Video: Zoom Recording Video: Example Plays May 23-2024 by mac - [Quiz Signals](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-signals/) - [training april25](https://mwfoa.com/training-april25/): Training Materials April 25 Video: Zoom Recording Video: Example Plays April 25-2024 by mac - [training march19](https://mwfoa.com/training-march19/): Training Materials March 19 Video: Zoom Recording Video: Example Plays march 19-2024 by mac - [Case Rule 2](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-2/): Rule 2 Definitions of Playing Terms – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 STATUS OF BALL – DEAD, LIVE, LOOSE   ART. 1 . . . A dead ball is a ball not in play. The ball is dead during the interval between downs. ART. 2 . . . A live ball is a ball in play. A ball becomes live when the ball has been legally snapped or free kicked and a down is in progress. ART. 3 . . . A loose ball is a pass, fumble or a kick. The terms “pass,” “fumble” and “kick” are sometimes ... Read more - [Rules](https://mwfoa.com/rules/): How To Learn The Rules Where to start? Learning the rules is paramount for officials as it serves as the foundation for maintaining fairness, safety, and integrity within the game. Understanding the intricate details of regulations ensures consistent judgment calls and effective game management. Ultimately, mastering the rules not only enhances the official’s credibility but also upholds the essence of sportsmanship and promotes a positive experience for all involved in the game. Learning the rules is part of the initiation experience and a long term undertaking while mastering the rules is an ongoing process. Beginner Goals New officials begin learning ... Read more - [Case Rule 7](https://mwfoa.com/case-rule-7/): Rule 7 Snapping, Handling and Passing the Ball – With Case Plays     SECTION 1 BEFORE THE SNAP   ART. 1 . . . The snapper may be over the ball but his feet must be behind the neutral zone and no part of his person, other than a hand(s) on the ball, may be beyond the foremost point of the ball. ART. 2 . . . The snapper may lift the ball for lateral rotation but may not rotate end-for-end or change the location or fail to keep the long axis of the ball at right angles to the ... Read more - [Rule 1 2024](https://mwfoa.com/rule-1/): Rule 1 The Game, Field, Players and Equipment     SECTION 1 THE GAME   ART. 1 . . . It is the object of the game for one team to carry or pass the ball across the opponent’s goal line or to kick the ball through the opponent’s goal by a place kick or drop kick. The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points. ART. 2 . . . The game of football is played with an inflated ball by two teams on a rectangular field 360 by 160 feet. While the ball is live, an ... Read more - [Rule Football Fundamentals](https://mwfoa.com/football-fundamentals/): FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS I. POSSESSION A live ball is always in possession of a team. A live ball is in player possession or is loose. A loose ball is in possession of the team whose player was last in possession. A player in possession of a live ball is a runner. A player cannot fumble before gaining possession. No foul causes loss of the ball. After a distance penalty, the ball belongs to the team which was in possession at the time of the foul according to applicable rules. Team possession may then change if a new series is awarded. Possession ... Read more - [Rule 2](https://mwfoa.com/rule-2/): Rule 2 Definitions of Playing Terms     SECTION 1 STATUS OF BALL – DEAD, LIVE, LOOSE   ART. 1 . . . A dead ball is a ball not in play. The ball is dead during the interval between downs. ART. 2 . . . A live ball is a ball in play. A ball becomes live when the ball has been legally snapped or free kicked and a down is in progress. ART. 3 . . . A loose ball is a pass, fumble or a kick. The terms “pass,” “fumble” and “kick” are sometimes used as abbreviations when ... Read more - [Rule 3](https://mwfoa.com/rule-3/): Rule 3 Periods, Time Factors, and Substitutions     SECTION 1 LENGTH OF PERIODS – HALFTIME INTERMISSION   ART. 1 . . . The clock running time for a game shall be 48 minutes for high schools with periods and intermissions as indicated in Table 3-1. NOTE: By state association adoption, if, at the end of the fourth period, the teams have identical scores, the tie may be resolved if a method has been approved by the state high school association. This may include extending playing time. The overtime is considered part of the fourth period. An example of an overtime ... Read more - [Rule 4](https://mwfoa.com/rule-4/): Rule 4 Ball in Play, Dead Ball, and Out of Bounds     SECTION 1 PUTTING THE BALL IN PLAY   ART. 1 . . . To start each half and to resume play after a field goal or after a try, the ball shall be put in play by a kickoff. ART. 2 . . . A free kick shall also put the ball in play: After a safety. When a free-kick down is replayed. When a free kick is chosen following a fair catch, an awarded fair catch, the replay of a down which follows a fair catch or ... Read more - [Rule 5](https://mwfoa.com/rule-5/): Rule 5 Series of Downs, Number of Down and Team Possessions After Penalty     SECTION 1 SERIES OF DOWNS   ART. 1 . . . The team which next puts the ball in play by scrimmage following a free kick, touchback or fair catch is awarded a series of four consecutively numbered downs in which to advance the ball to the line to gain. Each awarded first down starts a new series of four consecutively numbered downs. The referee shall correct the number of the next down prior to the ball becoming live after a new series of downs is ... Read more - [Rule 6](https://mwfoa.com/rule-6/): Rule 6 Kicking the Ball and Fair Catch     SECTION 1 THE KICKOFF AND OTHER FREE KICKS   ART. 1 . . . For any free kick, a free-kick line, corresponding to a scrimmage line, is established for each team. These lines are always 10 yards apart. Unless moved by a penalty, K’s free-kick line is: Its 40-yard line for a kickoff. Its 20-yard line after a safety. The yard line through the spot of the catch after a fair catch. The yard line through the spot of an awarded fair catch. ART. 2 . . . A free kick ... Read more - [Rule 7](https://mwfoa.com/rule-7/): Rule 7 Snapping, Handling and Passing the Ball     SECTION 1 BEFORE THE SNAP   ART. 1 . . . The snapper may be over the ball but his feet must be behind the neutral zone and no part of his person, other than a hand(s) on the ball, may be beyond the foremost point of the ball. ART. 2 . . . The snapper may lift the ball for lateral rotation but may not rotate end-for-end or change the location or fail to keep the long axis of the ball at right angles to the line of scrimmage. ART. ... Read more - [Rule 8](https://mwfoa.com/rule-8/): Rule 8 Scoring Plays and Touchbacks     SECTION 1 POINT VALUES   The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points. Points are scored as follows for: Table 8-1Point values Touchdown   6 points Field Goal   3 points Safety Points awarded to the opponent 2 points Successful Try Touchdown Field Goal or Safety     2 points1 point Forfeited Game Game score is: Offended Team: 1, Opponent: 0But if offended team is ahead, the score stands     SECTION 2 TOUCHDOWN   ART. 1 . . . Possession of a live ball in the opponent’s end zone is ... Read more - [Rule 9](https://mwfoa.com/rule-9/): Rule 9 Conduct of Players and Others     SECTION 1 HELPING THE RUNNER   An offensive player shall not push, pull or lift the runner to assist his forward progress. PENALTY: Helping the runner (S44) – 5 yards.   SECTION 2 ILLEGAL USE OF THE HANDS AND HOLDING   ART. 1 . . . An offensive player (except the runner) shall not: Use a blocking technique which is not permissible by rule. (2-3-2, 2-3-3) Grasp or encircle any teammate to form interlocked blocking. Use his hands, arms or legs to hook, lock, clamp, grasp, encircle or hold in an effort to ... Read more - [Rule 10](https://mwfoa.com/rule-10/): Rule 10 Enforcement of Penalties     SECTION 1 PROCEDURE AFTER A FOUL   ART. 1 . . . When a foul occurs during a live ball, the referee shall, at the end of the down, notify both teams. He shall inform the designated representative of the offended team regarding the rights of penalty acceptance or declination and shall indicate to him the number of the ensuing down, distance to be gained, and status of the ball for each available choice. The distance penalty for any foul may be declined. If the penalty is declined or if there is a double ... Read more - [Rule 2 Definitions](https://mwfoa.com/rule2-old/): 2-1 STATUS OF BALL – DEAD, LIVE, LOOSE ART. 1 . . . A dead ball is a ball not in play. The ball is dead during the interval between downs. ART. 2 . . . A live ball is a ball in play. A ball becomes live when the ball has been legally snapped or free kicked and a down is in progress. ART. 3 . . . A loose ball is a pass, fumble or a kick. The terms “pass,” “fumble” and “kick” are sometimes used as abbreviations when the ball is loose following the acts of passing, ... Read more - [MWFOA Announcements](https://mwfoa.com/mwfoa-announcments/) - [EOS General Survey 2023](https://mwfoa.com/eos-general-survey-2023/) - [Game Report 2025](https://mwfoa.com/short-game-report/) - [apparel](https://mwfoa.com/apparel/): MWFOA Apparel Order Form - [Game Report](https://mwfoa.com/game-report/) - [Gear Packages Information](https://mwfoa.com/gear-packages-information/): Gear The association orders your gear, and the cost is deducted over several pay distributions. Please fill out the form below to submit your gear size. Next Step: Fill out this form - [GEAR: Complete Package](https://mwfoa.com/gear-complete-package/): Complete Package Short Sleeve Shirt One(x1) short sleeve shirt with 2″ stripes. Flag is optional, we recommend the flag be positioned above the pocket. Long Sleeve Shirt One(x1) short sleeve shirt with 2″ stripes. Flag is optional, we recommend the flag be positioned above the pocket. Pants One(x1) pair of pants with 1 1/4″ white stripe. We recommend “all weather” or “lightweight” material with a tapered option. You can always layer up underneath later in the season, but earlier in the season it may be warm. Belt One(x1) black leather belt 1 3/4″ (Boston style – Non patent) . Belts ... Read more - [GEAR: Association Package](https://mwfoa.com/gear-association-package/): Association Package Short Sleeve Shirt One(x1) short sleeve shirt with 2″ stripes. Flag is optional, we recommend the flag be positioned above the pocket. Pants One(x1) pair of pants with 1 1/4″ white stripe. We recommend “all weather” or “lightweight” material with a tapered option. You can always layer up underneath later in the season, but earlier in the season it may be warm. One(x1) black hat with white piping. Most of our officials use the Richardson brand. Two(x2) Down indicators Bean Bags: (x1) Black & (x1) Blue One(x1) long toss penalty markers. Black or yellow tipped is fine. One(x1) ... Read more - [mac-presentations](https://mwfoa.com/mac-presentations/) - [Gear Recommendations](https://mwfoa.com/gear-recommendations/): Gear Recommendations Speak Easy Headset with belt PTT button Excellent headset for the field. The large PTT button attaches to the belt and is easy to use during the game without fumbling around to find the small button on common headsets. The microphone picks up your voice well and the windscreen significantly reduces any background wind noise. Several of our officials use these and they work great. Compatible with Midland Radios. Tested with Midland GXT & LXT600VP3 models Midland Headset These are a great option because the microphone is closer to your mouth and it has a wind screen that ... Read more - [Quizzes 2023](https://mwfoa.com/quiz-2023-week-1/): Quizzes 2023 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 - [Essential Gear](https://mwfoa.com/essential-gear/): Essential Gear Any brand will be fine. Most of our members wear the Smitty or Honigs brand. There any many places to shop online, here are a few we recommend. Short Sleeve Shirt One(x1) short sleeve shirt with 2″ stripes. Flag is optional, we recommend the flag be positioned above the pocket. Pants One(x1) pair of pants with 1 1/4″ white stripe. We recommend “all weather” or “lightweight” material with a tapered option. You can always layer up underneath later in the season, but earlier in the season it may be warm. Shoes Mostly black turf shoes with sufficient grip. ... Read more - [training](https://mwfoa.com/training/): Resources 2025 Quizzes Slides 2024 Pregame Year 1 Girls Flag Football Rules Study We break down each definition with easy access references, examples, and quizzes to help learn Rule 2. This study guide will give you a rule infraction, and you will identify the penalty yardage, the foul type, and the enforcement spot. Rules 2025 Rules & Casebook Combined 2024 Signals NFHS Rules Changes Youth League Rules Tualatin Valley Pop Warner PYAC Training Videos Publications Mechanics OSAA MWFOA - [2 Minute Drill](https://mwfoa.com/2-minute-drill/): “2 Minute Drill” Training Videos Courtesy NNFOA Each of these plays below should take about 2 min to watch and read about the rules, mechanics and philosophy application. None of us are immune to making mistakes, as hard as we try not to. This page is in no way intended to single out any official or crew, it is simply to help us learn from each other. Taking in 2 minutes of training will help you master your craft. Big Hit on Receiver: Is this is a foul in HS? First, we must recognize that NCAA rules and NFHS rules ... Read more - [Rule 2 Study](https://mwfoa.com/rule-2-study/): Definitions | Rule 2 Study Rule 2 is where all new officials begin their study and where veteran officials spend the most time. Everything in the rule book is based from Rule 2. Learning Rule 2 is an ongoing process and a chapter of the rule book you will reference often. The definitions of Rule 2 regularly reference other definitions… This can become confusing when first learning Rule 2. We have designed each section module, so that you may quickly access the other referenced definitions. HOW TO USE THIS STUDY AID: Read each definition in full. Then read it a ... Read more - [Mechanics Manual 2023](https://mwfoa.com/mechanics-manual-2023/) - [board](https://mwfoa.com/board/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [foul reporting mobile](https://mwfoa.com/foul-reporting-mobile/) - [foul-reporting](https://mwfoa.com/foul-reporting/) - [Hudl Feedback](https://mwfoa.com/hudl/) - [Members](https://mwfoa.com/members/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Self Evaluation](https://mwfoa.com/self-evaluation/): Self Evaluation Training Plan - [Pictures](https://mwfoa.com/pictures/) - [OSAA Registration](https://mwfoa.com/osaa-registration/): OSAA Registration 2025 Registration is Open Go to www.osaa.org/officials to begin the registration process. What will you need? What does the registration fee cover? - [RULES CHANGES 2023](https://mwfoa.com/rules-changes-2023/): RULES CHANGES FOR 2023 Basic spot changed for fouls either team behind Line of Scrimmage The biggest rule change for 2023 will change how fouls that occur by either team behind the line of scrimmage on running plays are enforced. Now in most cases they will be enforced from the previous spot (where the ball was snapped). Previously they were enforced from the spot of the foul for Team A fouls and the end of the run for Team B fouls. See the video below for an example. NOTE: This change will require that wing officials know the line of ... Read more - [June22](https://mwfoa.com/june22/): New Officials Meet & Greet Join us at 9AM on June 22nd at Crescent Valley High School for the Oregon All State Games. Meet our members and learn about officiating from the sidelines. We’ll have experienced members available to talk officiating with you and help you understand what our officials are doing during the game. The officials tent and area will be located at the South end zone. Drink and snacks will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing for the heat. Let us know your coming, email contact@mwfoa.com to confirm. If you are unable to attend the morning session, drop ... 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Common Questions No experience necessary. Our trainers will get you ready. Our officials come from the community and represent: educators, law enforcement, students, electricians, ... Read more - [Privacy Policy](https://mwfoa.com/privacy-policy/): MWFOA Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy outlines how the Mid Western Football Officials Association of Oregon collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by users (“Users”) when they visit or use our website, applications, products, or services (“Services”). By using our Services, Users agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. 1. Information Collection and Use We may collect personal information, including but not limited to names, email addresses, and phone numbers, when Users interact with our Services. This information may be collected when Users: We use this information for purposes such as: 2. Data ... Read more [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)