Key Updates in High School Football: 2012 Helmet Rules, Kickoff Mechanics, and Evaluation Programs
Join moderator Gary Pigott from FHSAA as he discusses critical changes and updates for the 2012 football season. Key topics include new helmet rules requiring players to sit out if their helmet comes off during gameplay, adjustments in kickoff mechanics, and the importance of effective positioning for officials. The session will also cover the state series selection process, insights on concussion and injury management, and the evaluation program essential for enhancing officiating standards. Engage in the open forum to share your thoughts and experiences!
Key Updates in High School Football: 2012 Helmet Rules, Kickoff Mechanics, and Evaluation Programs
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Presentation Transcript
Topics • Moderator: Gary Pigott, FHSAA Staff (Gainesville) • 2012 Changes: Helmet comes off/Kickoff mechanics • State Series Assignments • State Finals Review: CCA 7-man mechanics • Evaluation Program: 2012 Season! Vendor revenue is key • Open Forum
RULES • Helmet comes off during the down=player removed • Kickoff mechanics & wing official positioning (next slides) • Concussion/Injury procedure: stop game for evaluation by school/sideline personnel. Officials’ job is Over! • Others?
Rule Changes 2012 PlayersMustSitOutOnePlayIfTheirHelmetComesOff 3-5-10 – If a player’s helmet comes off completely during the course of a play, and it is not directly attributable to a foul by the opponent, the player will have to leave the game for at least one down.
LJ K BJ R U HL 1 Kick Off Positions 5ManMechanics Press Box Score Board 2 0 4 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 < < < < <
LJ BJ U R HL 1 Wing Official Positioning Press Box StayWide Score Board 2 0 4 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 < < < < <
FREE COURSE! Concussion in Sports What You Need to Know
STATE SERIES SELECTION PROCESS • Qualifications (FC, Test, Rules Video, Local evaluations) • Geography • Evaluations (field clinics, previous years) • Communication with booking commissioners • Remaining Teams: “neutral crew” • Feedback from schools/coaches • Same names on recommendations year after year • Reporting scores: Can’t hurt your assignments
STATE SERIES SELECTION PROCESS 2012 Playoffs • Eight Classes: really no changes; still 8 championship games. Small school (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A) Large schools (5A, 6A, 7A, 8A) • Required playoff uniform: Honig’s/C. Keen & G. Davis
STATE TOURNAMENTNews & Notes • Back in Orlando Citrus Bowl for 2 more years. THANKSto CFOA for all Hospitality in Orlando! • CCA 7-man mechanics: PPT and notes sheet on FHSAA website. No substitute for preparation. Know them. LIVE them! • Live TV games. All are watching. Preparation! • Look Sharp! Bright House Sports for 3 years • Hustle! • Good Mechanics! • Great Judgment!
Evaluation Program • Starting in the 2012 Season!!! • Vendor revenue will help make possible • Associations will be involved • Personnel (evaluators) are the key to a successful program.
OPEN FORUM Honig’s/Keen & Davis: Playoff uniforms • Black pants with FHSAA logo on right pocket • Black/white shirt with FHSAA patch on left pocket and American flag on the left sleeve (2” from top of black cuff)
Thank You Have a Great Summer!