Presenters – Beau Rugg & Bruce Maurer OHSAA Points of Emphasis

Beau Rugg Assistant Commissioner Dr. Bruce Maurer Director of Officiating Development

 1. Pages 83-85: Delete all (Overtime)  2. Page 99: Delete all (Lightning & Thunder)

 December 3, 4, & 5  Ohio Stadium ◦ Columbus

 Assigners & Commissioner DO NOT suspend or revise OHSAA Polices & Regulations

 If HC requests a Coach/Referee Conference, we must grant it  Don’t feel offended  Check Gold Book for appropriate mechanics

 Weeks 1-10 ◦ Each school make their own decision  Weeks ◦ OHSAA states they are illegal

 Officials give “no comment” regarding officiating questions.  Refer media members to the OHSAA.

 Overtime will be played for varsity games only  No overtime will be played for sub- varsity games. ◦ No Exceptions

 Players and coaches can be disqualified  File OHSAA Ejection Report  DQ’d player/coach will miss Week 1 game

 The official who ejects the player/coach MUST file the OHSAA ejection report

 Officials: Review Safety Policies in the Gold Book  Start Hydrating the Day before the Game  Plenty of Water on Game Day

 Eye shade – 1 solid black stroke under the eye  Knee pads – must cover knee  Hip, thigh, and tailbone pads - required  Towels – no lettering  Play cards must be on the wrist  Mouthpieces – not clear or white  Elastic bands – illegal  Eye shields – must be clear  Check before the game and make changes as needed.

 Player with signs and symptoms is suspended from the game and may NOT reenter

 The schools are responsible for the “return to play,” not the officials.

 Any lightning seen or thunder heard – evacuate the field and take cover ◦ 30 minute rule ◦ Record all necessary game information.  Halftime may be shortened/eliminated  Failure to follow policy – officials could be suspended up to 2 years  All players & coaches must be off the field during this time

Eligible Receivers If this player catches TD pass, it’s a TD.

Eligible Receivers If this player catches TD pass, it’s a foul for illegal touching: 5 yards, loss of down.

 In order to be eligible, the A Player must be eligible by both his Position AND his jersey number.  So if # 41 is the Center & he is on the End of the Line he is eligible by both his Number (#49) & his position since he in on the End of the Line.

 A shift is illegal if it is designed with the intent to draw the opponent to encroach.  It can NOT be sudden and abrupt.  Place special emphasis on punt plays.

 A UNS Foul Assessed to an Asst. Coach/Trainer is NOT charged to the HC.

 If this foul is part of DQ for another assessed UNS, do not send an OHSAA Ejection Report.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Non-contact Personal Fouls – Contact