S.O.S. Important Dates

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 23
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Alemany High School (near the football field)
Attire: Athletic attire required
Note: Please bring materials for taking notes

Thursday, July 24
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Alemany High School (on the football field)
Attire: Athletic attire or referee gear required
Note: Bring a whistle, flag, and other gear if available. Bring water or sports drinks to stay hydrated

Friday, July 25
Time: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Verdugo High School (football field)
Attire: Athletic attire or referee gear required
Note: Food and drinks will be provided

Week of July 28 – August 2
This is a designated dead period. Training will resume on Monday, August 3. Remaining dates will be announced soon.

Upcoming Scrimmage
A college-level scrimmage will be held at the University of Cal Lutheran on Saturday, August 9. This is a valuable opportunity for hands-on officiating experience.

S.O.S. was created to help young officials grow and to provide ongoing development for those striving to reach the next level. We’re excited about the future of this program.

For questions regarding S.O.S. training dates or times, please contact:
Danny Vargas: 818-669-1800
Louie Vargas: 818-669-8511

2025 Instructional Calendar

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, or 16: On-Field Clinic/Scrimmage (2 hrs, TBD)
  • Tuesday, September 2: 6–8 p.m. at Crespi High
  • Tuesday, September 16: 6–8 p.m. at Crespi
  • Tuesday, September 30: 6–8 p.m. at Crespi (Nominations)
  • Tuesday, October 14: 6–8 p.m. at Crespi (Elections)
  • Post-Season: 30-min Zoom Call (required for postseason participation)
  • Max of 6 instructional hours can be earned via Zoom

Additional Components

  • Referee and Crew of 7 Classification certifications (with CFOA)
  • Referee Zoom Meetings:
    • August 18 at 7 p.m.
    • September 18 at 7 p.m.