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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 Alemany High
  • Tuesday, September 16: 6–8 p.m. via Zoom
  • Tuesday, September 30: 6–8 p.m. at TBD (Nominations)
  • Tuesday, October 14: 6–8 p.m. at TBD (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.

Additional Unit Announcements

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