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TO WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA’S PREMIER OFFICIATING ASSOCIATION!

The Southern Independent Conference Officials Alliance, 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 fourteen 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 15 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 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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Honigs Southeast

The Official Suppier Of Officiating

Supplies & Equipment to SICOA,

and The SSFLOA

Contact Fred Collura at 800-955-1754

830 NW 57th St., Ft. Lauderdale 33309

 


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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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FHSAA FIELD CLINIC PHOTOS

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SICOA Supervisor of Officials John Walters being interviewed by Brighthouse Networks Eric Keaton

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Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) officials Dr. Ernest Benson & Tom Symonette (now an NFL - HL)

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SEC Referee Ken Williamson during a classroom instructional session attendees

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Full attention during classroom sessions for training our officials.

 

 

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NEWS & Updates

Officials Insurance
Questions about officials insurance? Contact Bollinger Insurance, Inc. at (800) 350-8005 or visit bollingernfhs.com


2009 - 2010 Registration

deadline dates
Officials registration for the 2009-10 school season will begin June 8th. 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.

Deadline date for returning officials

is August 1, 2009

Applications for registration received after the deadline will incur a $10.00 late fee.
Exception : New officials WILL NOT be assessed a late fee.

 

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

 

2009 FHSAA APPROVED

FIELD CLINICS

 

GAINESVILLE
May 8th & 9th

PANAMA CITY

May 15th & 16th

TAMPA

May 22nd & 23rd

NAPLES

May 23rd

 

There will be no additional

sanctioned clinics in 2009.

 

FHSAA LINK TO FIELD CLINICS

 

 

                       

 

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2009 Referee
Workshop
Saturday, July 18th
10am - 5pm
Ozzies Buffet & Grill
Banquet Room
3074 College Avenue East
Ruskin, 33570
Cost is $8.10 for the buffet
lunch and beverages
All Crew Chiefs & Their Alternates
Must Attend. Also, Any member of
the A Group (Varsity Officials)

May Also Attend.

JULY 21st GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING

All officials that intend to work

SICOA contests in 2009 need to

attend our first meeting of the

new football season.

TUESDAY, JULY 21st

7:00pm

Howard Johnson Inn
Main Ballroom

2520 North 50th St. Tampa

The hotel is located just off I-275 at
North 50th Street (Columbus Drive)

TEL: 813-247-3300

Exhibition / Training Game Assignments

will be distributed as well as FCAPP

assignments.


RULE BOOKS ARE IN &

AVAILABLE NOW!

You can get your rule books

and study aides now by

contacting:
Chip Lugo at 813-244-7089

or

chiplugo@aol.com

to arrange pick-up. Or your

materials will be available at

the July 21st General

Membership Meeting.

NOTE:

Only those officials that have listed SICOA

as their primary association and have

fully registered with the FHSAA will

receive their materials. No books or study

materials will be given to any official until

they have registered with the FHSAA.

 

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FHSAA ON-LINE REGISTRATION
OFFICIALLY BEGAN ON
MONDAY, JUNE 8TH &
ENDS AUGUST 5TH

GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK
TO GET STARTED

http://tech.fhsaa.org/

Walters tapped as
new commissioner
of the N.I.F.L.
June 14, 2009
SICOA Supervisor of Officials
John
Walters has been named the
new commissioner of the 15 team
National Independent Football
League. The NIFL is a minor
league program based in
Daytona Beach
. The three year
old league plays from January to
May each year. Besides the day
to day operations, he will also
oversee the league's game
officials through an alliance with
SICOA. Walters has been the
Southern States Football League's
(SSFL) Supervisor of Officials
the past 7 years and will continue
in that capacity with the SSFL

overseeing the officials now in
both the NIFL and SSFL invoving
a total of 16 crews of 7 officials
each stretching from Georgia
to the Florida Keys. The 2009
minor league workshop is set for

early November at Disney's
Wide World of Sports. If you are
interested in officiating minor league
football, go to the minor league

officiating site from the main menu

on this website. For league

information, visit

www.niflfootball.org

SICOA COLLEGE SPRING
WORKSHOP WAS A
HUGE SUCCESS

Over thirty members of the SICOA

collegiate group met on Saturday, June 27th

in Lake Wales for their annual spring

workshop. Highlighting the day's agenda

was SEC Referee Ken Williamson and

SWAC (Southwestern Conference)

Supervisor of Officials Harold Mitchell.
Officials reviewed SICOA policies, NCAA

directives and other important details

pertaining to the 2009 season. The

college season opens up in late August.

 

 

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2009 NFHS RuleChanges Announced

New Horse Collar Rule Highlights The 2009 Changes

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2009 SICOA

OFFICIALS REGISTRATION

FORM NOW AVAILABLE

FOR DOWNLOAD & PRINT

Registration runs from

1-1 to 12-31

annually. In order for officials to work any

contests including flag and/or tackle, the

2009 form must be submitted.

New officials are also encouraged to

submit this form so they are properly listed

for spring training classes.

Early submission of the form by all officials

is strongly suggested to be included in thebookings for games starting in January and February. To get this form (in pdf), click

the following link. below.

2009 registration form

 

WHATS

COMING UP?

FHSAA ON-LINE
REGISTRATION OPENS
June 8th - August 5th

SICOA REGISTRATION
DEADLINE IS JULY 11th

SICOA CREW CHIEFS
(White Hat) WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 18th
Ozzies Buffet & Grill
Ruskin

 

EFT Direct Deposit Form For High School JV, Varsity & Collegiate Officials Now Available For Download & Print.

Complete the form, follow all instructions and mail in to SICOA, attn: Bill Criswell - Treasurer

If you do not do this, you will not be paid for games worked until the next regular meeting.

Click Here For EFT Form

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TO CONTACT SICOA.....

 info@sicoaofficials.com

HOT ITEM

ITEM OF THE MONTH

Spring - 2010

NYLON "SKINNY: BEAN BAG

The same bean bag the NFL officials use. It

fits comfortably either over your belt buckle

or tucked in to your shorts or pants. Not

bulky and easy to reach and release.

$5.95

in blue (SICOA reguired)

or white

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