1. Florida High School Athletic Association New Officials Orientation

2. How an inquiry to the FHSAA office leads to a registered official www.becomeanofficial.org

3. What new officials should know up front Comply with the Jessica Lunsford Act Register with the local officials association Register with the FHSAA Certify that he or she has never been arrested for or convicted of a felony (if so, what to do next) View an online rules video presentation Take an exam Non participation fine/suspensions

4. Retaining new recruits Let them know how much they are needed and appreciated Keep them in the loop (training meetings, field clinics, etc.) Assign them a mentor Recognition

5. Student Officials Must be at least 16 years of age and still in high school Can officiate middle school (6th-8th grades) and junior high (8th-9th grades) No financial penalties for nonparticipation of the online rules video presentation and exam Register at a reduced fee of $10 per sport Use the same online registration form as all other officials

6. Proper cancellation procedures Official should notify the FHSAA Office in writing as soon as possible and preferably before clinic and exam fines become assessed. Encourage them to give it another shot next year or maybe in another sport.

7. Common questions that returning officials have Why am I suspended? Am I eligible for a test exemption? How do I take a leave of absence? When was my last field clinic?

8. Types of Suspensions 1 – No Rules Video Presentation 2 – No Rules Examination 3 – Felony Arrest Pending 4 – Other (No Rules Video Presentation or Rules Examination for other registered sport(s)

9. Resources FHSAA’s new officials page www.becomeanofficial.org FHSAA’s contest officials page https://officials.fhsaa.org/ Officials Program Log In https://officials.fhsaa.org/ National Federation of State High School Associations http://www.nfhs.org/

10. Tips for FHSAA to consider?

11. Questions?

12. Before you leave, please check your area to make sure you are not leaving anything behind!

13. Presented By: Jana Horton, Officials Registrar