Hudson Valley Football Referees

Did you watch the football officials at Super Bowl and say, "I can do that!" Well here's your chance. I will be teaching a candidate class for new high school football officials next month in Pomona, NY. I have room for up to 10 new officials. If you want more information on becoming a football official, contact me via email at [email protected] to see if you have what it takes. It is the toughest part time job you will ever love.

To all my officiating brothers, have a great game tonight. Without your hard work and dedication there is no Friday Night Lights.

102 year old picture of a football game from 1918 during the Spanish Flu pandemic

To my fellow football geeks, enjoy the final game of the 2019 season this Sunday. 2020 rule changes will be out soon. Opening night 2020 is only 7 months away!

Do you watch football and complain about calls? Think you can do better? Here's you chance. The Central Hudson Valley Football Officials Association(CHVFOA) is actively recruiting new officials for the 2020 season. Classes are beginning soon. Do you have want it takes to be football official? Contact Fred Goncher at [email protected]. CHVFOA-The toughest part time job you will ever love.

The below article was provided by Kevin Lasko. Worth a read.

Column: Officiating won't get any better - because it can't Save the outrage for something else. NFL officiating won’t get any better this weekend, or anytime soon — because it can’t. We shouldn’t have to remind people at this late date that nobody...

Please forward me your crew and game photos so I can post

A reminder to all officials to pay your 2020 dues.

To all my football brothers, please take your wives out for a nice dinner this weekend. It is the last time they will see you for 2 months. They deserve it!

9 days til opening night. Time to start shining my shoes.

The Part II test is now available until 8/30/19. Remember this is mandatory.

What does a 40 second clock mean to me? It means my ears won't be ringing after blowing 150 ready for play whistles. We might also get back to 2 1/2 hour football games.