Stay prepared throughout the season with local meetings, rules education, mechanics training, game preparation, and updates for football, flag football, and lacrosse officials.
View Meeting InformationFootball officials meet throughout the season for rules education, mechanics, game preparation, updates, and ongoing development.
11000 University Parkway
Building 54
Pensacola, FL
Meeting dates and training information may be updated throughout the season. Check back for current information.
Flag football officials meet for rules education, mechanics, positioning, game preparation, and information specific to flag football officiating.
11000 University Parkway
Building 54
Pensacola, FL 32514
Flag football meetings will begin in late January or early February 2027. Specific meeting dates are still to be determined.
Meetings begin at 6:00 PM.
Meetings are designed to help officials prepare for real game situations, understand current rules, improve mechanics, and stay consistent throughout the season.
Review rules, interpretations, updates, and situations officials may encounter during games.
Improve positioning, responsibilities, movement, and crew coordination.
Develop communication, decision-making, and techniques for managing live game situations.
Learn alongside other officials and continue building consistency throughout the season.
Football officials receive ongoing preparation focused on rules, mechanics, positioning, communication, crew responsibilities, and game management.
New officials are encouraged to attend meetings and learn alongside experienced officials as they prepare to begin working games.
Football Officiating Football ResourcesFlag football officials receive training focused on the rules, mechanics, positioning, communication, and game management required for flag football.
Meetings help both new and returning officials understand their responsibilities, prepare for game situations, and develop confidence on the field.
Flag Football Officiating Flag Football ResourcesLacrosse officials receive local training and information covering rules, mechanics, positioning, game responsibilities, and preparation for games and tournaments.
Fall lacrosse tournaments are expected in November. Additional dates and details will be posted as they become available.
You do not need to walk into your first meeting already knowing everything. Meetings and training are part of the process of becoming a prepared, confident official.
If you're interested in football, flag football, or lacrosse officiating, start by connecting with the association and attending the appropriate training opportunities for your sport.
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