Commissioner:

Joe Stanley

Martin Luther King High School

Stenton Avenue & Haines Street

Philadelphia, PA. 19138

Phone: 215-276-5673

Officials’ Information

1. In case of inclement weather, call the school after 12 noon on the day of the game for possible postponement. The A.D. of the home school will ascertain your availability on the re scheduled date. If you’re available, you will work the same game on the rescheduled date. If in doubt contact the Chairman at 215-276-5673.

2. If, for any reason, you cannot fulfill your assignment, please call the chairman as early as possible to enable a replacement to be found. If you cannot contact the Chairman, please send a replacement, but notify the Chairman of your actions as soon as possible.

3. Any official that fails to appear for an accepted game will risk cancellation of the remainder of assignments.

4. Be prompt in reporting for a game. Be on the field, dressed and ready to go thirty minutes prior to game time.

5. Officials are to wear the National Federation uniform as indicated in the Rulebook. Check your uniform and equipment before leaving home and again at the pre-game Conference. Test your whistle and watch (carry a spare). Have data cards and pencils. Your uniform should be fresh and shoes polished.

6. Shirts will have the PIAA patch attached to the left sleeve. Knickers will be worn for all games. Shorts are permitted for scrimmages.

7. In case of player ejection from a game, please notify the Chairman on the following day. Include: the reason for ejection, number of plays, his team and name. Submit the proper disqualification form.

8. The referee is responsible for calling all members of crew the night prior to the game to confirm their attendance.

Game Details

1. Varsity and Junior Varsity games will start at 3:00pm during DST in September and October and at 2:30pm during EST in November except when indicated differently on the schedule.

2. Timing for the Varsity and J.V. games will be identical (12 minute quarters). Cadets will play 10-minute quarters.

3. The Wilson TD ball will be issued for all games. In Varsity games, the winning team will be awarded the game ball at the end of the game. In case of a tie, the team winning the opening toss will be awarded the ball.

4. Delay starting a game for maximum of 15 minutes if the designed numbers of officials have not reported by game time.

5. Allow a team, delayed by transportation, a minimum of 15 minutes to warm up.

6. The National Federation Rules will apply with the following exceptions: