2026 Football Weekly Reminders
NSAA FOOTBALL OFFICIALS Week 2
Heat Management Considerations
Official’s time-outs for water breaks can be scheduled or inserted into the game as needed. See the information below.
NFHS Rule 3.5 – Charged and Official’s Time-Outs Article 7… An official’s time-out (which is not charged to either team) occurs during a dead ball:
g. For unusual circumstances or conditions which may create a health risk to the players.
Recommended opportunities to take an official’s time-out for heat include: Between the first and second periods (Extend to two minutes) Between the third and fourth periods (Extend to two minutes) Prior to a free kick (Extend to two minutes) Change of possession (Extend to two minutes or as needed) Halftime may also be extended, by mutual agreement of each team
Reminder The Part 2 Test is open and available via your login page. The deadline to complete the Part 2 Test is September 26th. The Part 2 Test is not required but all officials are encouraged to take it. The Part 2 Test is mandatory if you wish to move up "CERTIFIED" classification.
MIBT Video Review
NFHS Rule 9.4 Illegal Personal Contact #70 initiates illegal contact to the opponent with the crown of his helmet. Safety first.
https://vimeo.com/reviews/79d990f0-6348-4fa0-a822-1d874ce11532/videos/1216196513
Video courtesy of MIBT.
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NSAA FOOTBALL OFFICIALS Week 1
If you missed the MIBT preseason show use the link below for on-demand segments.
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Throughout the season NSAA will be providing free videos courtesy of MIBT.
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REMINDER --- The Part 2 Test is open and available via your login page. The deadline to complete the Part 2 Test is September 26th. The Part 2 Test is not required but all officials are encouraged to take it. The Part 2 Test is mandatory if you wish to move up "CERTIFIED" classification.
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2026 Free Kick – Alignment and Coverage Areas
2026 Free Kick – Onside Alignment
2026 Scoring Kick – Alignment
Wireless Crew Communication Devices – Guidelines & Requirements
25/40 Play Clock Information
2026 NFHS Instructions for Chain Crews
2026 NFHS Instructions for Clock Operators
2026 NFHS Football Rules Changes/Editorial Changes/Points of Emphasis
2026 NFHS Football Rules Changes, POEs, & Equipment Reminders
2026 NFHS Football – Points of Emphasis
*Flagrant & Unsportsmanlike Fouls
*Officials must penalize flagrant and unsportsmanlike fouls such as:
*Taunting
*Racist language / comments
*Excessive celebrations
*Using profanity Disrespecting / arguing with game officials
*Helping the Runner
*Pushing the pile is legal.
*Direct contact while pushing, pulling, lifting of the runner to assist forward progress is illegal.
*Sideline Management & Control
*Game officials expect this area to be organized and kept clear of unnecessary personnel.
*Coaches must remain in the designated team area when interacting with game officials, especially for rule discussions.
*NFHS Authenticating Mark on Game Balls
6-Player Football - Rule Clarification
The NFHS rule change below only pertains to the 8-player and 11-player rule.
Intentional Grounding Exception Changed [7-5-2 EXCEPTION 2a, c (NEW)]
This change permits the exception for intentional grounding to the first and only player to possess the ball after the snap ends.
Please review the link below to confirm the 6-player rule as it pertains to the intentional grounding exception. The rule for 6-Player is the same as it was last year.
· 2023 NFHS 6-Player Rules Differences
Rule 7:
f. It is legal for a player to conserve yardage by intentionally throwing an incomplete forward pass if:
1. The passer has been beyond the lateral boundary of the free-blocking zone as established at the snap; and
2. The pass reaches the neutral zone including the extension beyond the sideline
Guidelines for Public Address Announcers
· Guidelines for Public Address Announcers
Communication Between Coaches and Game Officials
Coaches and game officials must demonstrate respect for one another This mutual appreciation is the foundation of appropriate and professional communication
Game Management
Each school community must take pride in hosting an athletic contest or event Provide clear and concise information to the opponent and game officials
MINIMAL GAME ADMINISTRATION EXPECTATIONS
Clearly communicated event itinerary
Required field markings and game equipment
Clock operator(s)
Line-to-gain crew
Game officials accommodations and security
Visiting team accommodations
Support personnel
Medical personnel
Security personnel
Hospitality for game personnel, administration, and game officials
Hudl - Pool Exchange
The NSAA / Hudl League Pools create the opportunity to provide training and educational resources for use by the NSAA staff and game officials across the state.
Teams are encouraged to upload game film to their respective pool following their game each week. I will then add the game films to the NSAA Team Library for each class.
The League Pools will be grouped by classification:
All NSAA Football Officials are provided with a Hudl account.
The NSAA / Hudl League Pools create the opportunity to provide training and educational resources for use by the NSAA staff and game officials across the state.
Teams are encouraged to upload game film to their respective pool following their game each week. I will then add the game films to the NSAA Team Library for each class.
The League Pools will be grouped by classification:
- Class A Pool
- Class B Pool
- Class C Pool (C1 & C2)
- Class D Pool (D1 & D2)
- Class D6 Pool
All NSAA Football Officials are provided with a Hudl account.