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Registration Fee Is $50 annually.

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Registration after July 1st incurs a $10 late fee
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2012 FCAPPS State
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12-2-12 at St. Petersburg Catholic High School
Ft. Myers Canterbury vs. Clearwater Academy
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Crew: Skinner, Turner, Gianfransesco,
D. Price, J.D. Price, Meador
Chain Crew: Cardwell, Zugras, Zannone

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SICOA UPCOMING EVENTS

 
MAY
13th
Monday
SICOA BOD Conference Call, 9:00pm
11th
FYD Pop Warner Spring Flag Football Championships
14th
SICOA Spring General Membership Meeting, 7pm at TBT
17th & 18th
FHSAA Football Field Clinic Co-Hosted By SICOA & The Collier County Association: 6pm - 10pm on 5/17 and 8am to 5pm on 5/18. Clinc will be held in Naples.
17th
FHSAA Spring Classic Games (5-17, 5-18 & 5-30) at Zephyrhills
Bishop McLaughlin & Wesley Chapel
 
JUNE
9th
SICOA BOD Conference Call, 9:00pm
 
JULY
1st
Last Day To Register With SICOA To Avoid Late Fees
TBA
FHSAA On-Line Registration Opens
14th
SICOA BOD Conference Call, 9:00pm
23rd
SICOA General Membership Meeting, 7:00pm at TBT

For Complete Activity & Event Scheduling, Click On
The Meetings Link On The Main Menu.

 


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NFHS Announces Rule
Interpretations Regarding
2012 Rule Changes
Click Here
For Complete 2012 NFHS
Rule Changes
Click Here

 

On The Line!

SICOA Back Judge Troy Edwards Signals 6
As A Naples High Receiver Catches A TD Pass
On 8-24-12 vs. Hialeah High School

 

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SICOA OFFICIALS;
Breeding Success By
Being Successful!

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TO WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA’S PREMIER OFFICIATING ASSOCIATION!

The Southern Independent Conference Officials Association, Inc. (SICOA), is a non-profit organization established to assign its members as officials and promote the game of football at the recreation, middle school, high school, collegiate and minor league levels throughout the Tampa Bay area and state wide. Our roster of officials exceeds 140 with twenty one full time crews. We welcome annually brand new applicants as well as transfer officials who have either moved into the area or have joined us by referral. Although our members receive a fee for their services, our main function is the training of football officials in the implementation of the mechanics and rules of the game as set forth by the governing bodies, including the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). SICOA is a proud sanctioned member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), headquartered in Gainesville, Florida and both the NCAA and NAIA.

 

SICOA Officials and Clock Operators Wanted

SICOA is continually seeking new members to join our organization. We seek individuals, male or female, who have reached the age of 16 and have a desire to be a part of the most exciting and popular scholastic game in America. This participation can be in the form of on-field officials or electric clock operators. Experience is NOT a requirement. We have a highly successful training program that covers every aspect of the game of football. If you have the time to commit, we have the resources to teach and develop you as a football official. Training information and application forms are available on this website . Go to "Be A New Member" link from the main menu of this site. To get immediate consideration, click on the "Join SICOA" flashing icon at the top of this page and complete the on-line questionaire

 

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They are located in Temple Terrace
Contact Jim Orr at 866-776-7335
They carry SICOA logo caps

and undershirts


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"A DEVILISH WAY TO WIN"

One day the devil called up St. Peter and   challenged him to a football game.

"Okay," St. Peter said, "But you know we have all the great players and coaches up here in Heaven."

"You'll lose anyway," the devil said.

"Don't be foolish," St. Peter replied. "We're sure to win. Why we have Jim Thorpe, Pop Warner, Vince Lombardi,  Lyle Alzado, Johnny Unitas, Walter Payton, and Knute Rockne.

"I know," the devil interrupted, "But we have all the referees!

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2013
FHSAA Registration


2013 Registration Will Open In July
Officials registration for the 2013 school season will begin on July 2nd. No major technical issues to report with the online registration, which is great news and paper application forms are still available for those not-so-savvy computer folks. Keep in mind that paper applications will incur a $20.00 processing fee, so please take advantage of the reduced application fee online if possible.

2013 Registration Fee: $41.00
Applications for registration received after the

deadline will incur a $10.00 late fee.
Exception : New officials WILL NOT be assessed a late fee.

Officials will NOT be able to take the 2013 rules
examination if:

1. They have not registered with SICOA
2. They have not registered with the FHSAA
3. They have outstanding fees or fines owed to the
FHSAA in any sport in which they officiate.
4. They have not cleared the required Level II
background check.
5. They are currently suspended or in "bad standing"
with any FHSAA sanctioned officials association
in any sport.

 

Lightning and weather safety information
Find out about how lightning impacts all those at athletic contests and what you can do to prevent injuries. (6/23 )
Click here for the Power Point presentation

 

2013 FHSAA APPROVED

FIELD CLINICS
Clinic dates and times
NOW POSTED

FHSAA LINK TO FIELD CLINICS

 

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SICOA CREW CHIEFS
HIT THE BOOKS
& THE FIELD

At The Annual White Hat
Workshop in Ruskin

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ARE YOU PHYSICALLY FIT
FOR THE FALL SEASON?healthy heart
Tips To Give Your Body An
Edge During Football Season.

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Temperatures during the summer and fall can exceed
100'. Click the icon above to review what you need to do
to prepare for the heat and humidity on Football Friday's
& Saturday's as an amateur football game official. If
you are more than 10lbs overweight, you need to drop
weight now by having a consistent training program.
Limit red meats. Substitute sweets for fresh fruit.
Eliminate soft drinks for purified water. Drinking water
should be reverse osmosis filtered. Ice tea
is a good alternative. Start a daily or nightly walking
program increasing distance every week. Most
importantly, consult your doctor. Get a physical and
routine blood work. Don't make excuses for avoiding a
visit to the doctor. One visit could save your life!

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Update on Background Screenings:
New ID Badges To Be Issued To All
Officials That Clear The Screening

The Florida legislature is working on a revision to the background screening process that would affect officials.  In the proposed  bill H 21 the Florida Department of Education would create a standard badge, and screening process for all non-instructional contractors.  The badge would be valid in all school districts in the state, the price of getting a badge would be the same throughout Florida and would be valid for 5 years.  The law which seems likely to pass would take effect on July 1, 2013. The badge will be carried by the official and produced when requested by a school administrator.

Review of Bill H21
Click Here

Related Link:
School District of Pasco County
Background Screening Instructions
SDPC Background Check


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Meeting #3 of 10

NEXT SICOA MEMBERSHIP
MEETING - SUMMER 2013
TUESDAY, JULY 23rd
AT TAMPA BAY TECH

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LOSS OF DOWN NOW ELIMINATED
FOR OPI & DPI HIGHLIGHTS
2013 NFHS RULE CHANGES
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2013 UYFL National Tournament

UYFL

SICOA has been contracted to
provide officials to the 2013 UYFL National
Youth Football Tournament which will
be played December 8th - 14th at
Otis Andrews Park in Plant City.
Over 200 football teams from across
the country will compete in fifteen
different age divisions. Officials can
work each day with a set crew or be
assigned to a crew each day they are
available. Guest officials from outside

the area will also be participating.
Games are played from 9am - 9pm
on seven fields at the complex.
Sign Up Sheet Will Be Available At
The May 14th SICOA Meeting at TBT.
Availability Sheets will go out in
early October. Clear your calendars
and plan your vacations now. Officials
will be paid, in cash, daily for games
that they work (4 man crews +ECO).
For more information on the UYFL:
UYFL


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2012 Post Season Assignments

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SICOA Was Recognized By
The FHSAA With Three Rounds Of Playoffs:

11/16/12

Martin County at Charlotte (7-A)
11/23/12
Naples at South Ft. Myers (6-A Region Final)
11/30/12
Miami Washington at Cocoa (4-A State Semi Final)
12/21/12
In addition, SICOA officials worked the 2012
Sarasota County vs. Manatee County High
School All-Star Game at Southeast High School.

 

2012 FHSAA PLAYOFF ACTION
Round 2 - Region Semi-Final
Naples (42) at South Ft. Myers (21)
6-A Game On 11-23-12

Andy's Coin Toss

Andy G with the captains at the coin toss

The Crew At The National Anthem

L-R: Wisner, Showers, Mero, Gugliemini, Shorey,
Garcia & Harman. Not Pictured is ECO Rick Turner.

Great Crew. But They Will Never Make The
Cover Of GQ!

Showers & Wisner

Wayne Wisner & Reggie Showers

 

Mark Mero

Umpire Mark Mero

 

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Tom Winston To Serve
SICOA As Official
NFHS Rule Interpreter
New Article

Veteran official Tom Winston has agreed to serve
with SICOA effective immediately as our NFHS
Rules Interpreter. Winston has over 40 years of
officiating experience at the high school level and
is a "walking encyclopedia" of football rules.
Tom resides in south Florida and also is the
Rules Interpreter for The Broward County
Officials Association. Officials with rules
questions can contact Tom at:
tomwinstonjr@aol.com

 

Top Of The Class

SICOA Officials That Scored 96%
Or Better On Their 2012 FHSAA
Closed Book Football Exam

Official
Score
Official
Score
Gillette, Rick
100
Walters, John
100
Glenn, Sean
98
Davis, Dean
98
Edwards, Troy
98
Greaves, Will
98
Osborne, Steve
98
Henderson, Alan
98
Simmons, Stacey
98
Skinner, Terrence
98
Wooldridge, David
98
Allen, Bruce
96
Carter, Antonio
96
Glenn, Sean
96
Judah, Rusty
96
Meador, Tom
96
Melendez, Marilyn
96
Walztoni, Terry
96
White, Alfred
96
Wisner, Wayne
96

Another 41 officials scored 90% - 94%

 

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2012 FYD POP WARNER
ACADEMIC BANQUET

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Gathering at the 2012 FYD Pop Warner Academic Banquet at
The Tampa Convention Center on 2-11-12,
Back Row L-R: SICOA VP Ernest Smith, Big East Conference
Umpire Greg Brenner, SICOA President Chip Lugo,
Front Row L-R: NFL  Referee Alberto Riveron & SICOA Supervisor of Officials John Walters. Walters was Al Riveron's umpire for many
years in the 80's and early 90's.

Riveron worked the 2012 AFC Championship Game & was the
alternate referee at the Super Bowl in February in Indy.
Greg Brenner worked the BCS National Championship in 2010
with a Big East crew at the Rose Bowl.
Walters, Riveron and Brenner have
worked together and been friends for over 25 years.

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NFL Referee Alberto Riveron Speaks To The Estimated
1500 Atendees At The 2012 FYD Pop Warner Academic
Banquet As A Special Guest of SICOA.

John Walters at FYD Banquet

SICOA Supervisor of Officials John Walters addresses
The Attendees At The 2011 FYD Banquet

ADIDAS FIELD CAPS

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Available Exclusively To
SICOA Officials.
Same Caps As Major D-1
Conference Officials Wear.
Orders Will Be Taken At The
May 14th Membership Meeting.


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2011 SICOA Dowloads     quick links


2013 SICOA Registration Form

SICOA EFT Form

 

SDPC Background Check Procedure

 

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UPDATES


2011 FHSAA Football Finals

Click Here For Full 2012 FHSAA
Playoff Brackets & Scores Involving
All Schools At All Levels

 

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The Crew

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Questions About The
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Required Equipment.
What To Wear.

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NFL Equipment Watch

2009 NFL Equipment Watch
HOT ITEM - IF YOU CAN FIND ONE
Retail Value: $79.00 - $169.00

Wear what the Pro’s wear! The NFL Equipment watch is the new standard in sport training watches worn by many top NFL players & referees including QB Chad Pennington. This rugged solid stainless steel cased watch features a specially designed contoured band made of comfortable sweat resistant materials so you can wear it during your toughest workout. The digital readout features large numbers easy to see while on the run. Features include a stop watch with multiple lap-split functions to track your progress during hard training, count-down timer for interval training with alarm, a Electro-luminescent (EL) backlight, time-date-day display, Dual time zone and a thermometer reading in either Fahrenheit or Celsius so you can keep from over-exertion on hot summer days. With water resistance to 10 ATM (330 ft), shock resistant and a limited lifetime warranty, the NFL Equipment Watch is perfect for tri-athletes or anyone who just wants to jump into a pool and cool down after a tough day.

New Model Listed Below.

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Spring - Summer, 2013


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The "skinny" bean bag has become very popular the past few seasons. One consistent width provides ultimate flexibility. Either end tucks in; the equal weight at both ends allows for accurate throws and spots. Made of nylon; available in royal blue, which is required now by most NCAA conferences.
PRICE: $5.90
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