Total Hours Available: 27 Hours Mandatory Components Role-based (if applicable): SPRING (OPTIONAL ZOOM INSTRUCTION) 1 hour credit each SPRING (SFVFOA ZOOM – CREW OF 7 MECHANICS) 1 hour credit each SUMMER / FALL (SFVFOA IN-PERSON MEETINGS) – meetings are planned to be at Alemany HS 2 hours credit each (Provides

Greetings SFVFOA Officials, Welcome to the 2026 High School Football season. Congratulations to all on a great 2025 season. Receiving 14 first round playoff games is a tremendous achievement and acknowledgment by the CIF office for SFVFOA. Thank you for all your efforts throughout the 2025 season. Your Board of

LOS ANGELES — Karina Tovar, the NFL’s first Latina referee, nervously recalls the moment even while she tells the story years later. She is sitting in her parents’ den on an exceptionally hot Mother’s Day in Southern California, and her usually sharp and unwavering voice changes slightly in tone. It’s

Friday-night lights are back and whistles are blowing across the San Fernando Valley. Our officials are already on the field making sure every kickoff, touchdown, and overtime thriller runs smoothly. But if you’ve ever thought about becoming a football official, it’s not too late to get in the game this

The Summer Officiating Series (S.O.S.) is designed to support the development of newer officials and those looking to elevate their skills. Below is the current training schedule: Wednesday, July 23Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMLocation: Alemany High School (near the football field)Attire: Athletic attire requiredNote: Please bring materials for taking

Training Requirements Training Requirements Mandatory Components One On-Field Clinic/Scrimmage Summer Study Guide Classification Exam Rules Quizzes 18 hours required for 3+ year officials 24 hours required for 1–2 year officials (extra training opportunities provided) In-Person Calendar Tuesday, July 8: Summer Kickoff Meeting, 6–8 p.m. at Alemany High August 14, 15,