Flag Football Referee
Howard-Suamico Youth Sports Association
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Picked up trash after game and returned field to playable condition to comply with predetermined standards.
- Stopped game to review specific plays and issued penalties or other consequences to maintain orderly game play.
- Enforced league rules and regulations to maintain game structure and encourage good sportsmanship.
- Inspected both teams' equipment before game to verify compliance with established standards.
- Stored game equipment in correct location after game to facilitate easy retrieval before next competition.
- Signaled beginning and end of game with prescribed body postures and signal flags.
- Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Reviewed and studied rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of updates and changes.
- Consulted with officiating team to discuss violations and play problems, coordinate responses and implement resolutions.
- Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
- Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.