Welcome
Rappahannock Valley Football Officials Association
Join Us as a Football Official or Clock Operator
About RVFOA
Welcome to the RVFOA, serving the Fredericksburg, Stafford and surrounding areas. We are an Association of officials that have been officiating football games at all levels in Central Virginia for 50 years. We pride ourselves in knowing the rules, using solid mechanics to be in the right position, fairness and professionalism at all levels. We have officials working games from Parks & Recreation to NCAA. We welcome experienced transfer officials or prospective officials.
TRAINING LOCATION FREDERICKSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (UPPER SCHOOL)
We will be meeting at Fredericksburg Christian School (upper school), 9400 Thornton Rolling Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Why Should You Become an Official
· You love the game of football.
· Great way to stay in shape.
· You can be a positive influence on kids.
· For the competitor in you.
· It builds lifelong skills.
· Making lifelong friends.
· Earn Extra Money.
· Give back to the game and community.
· Best seat in the house.
· Be a member of an elite group.
Welcome to the 2025 version of RVFOA pre-season training.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It will be my honor and pleasure to provide training and education to the association this year.
Rule books will be distributed as we receive them, but until then, dust off last year's copy and start thinking about football. I have spent the off-season reviewing thousands and thousands of video clips, trying to put together a program that will train and entertain you all. Mechanics rules and case plays will be a high priority this
year. Videos will be used to help emphasize a rule or mechanic where possible. I hope to have a library of plays sorted by rule or position that will be available to share on HUDL, which you can request as needed.
We all know there are some rules we will just have to plow through, and I will try to make those as painless as possible.
I look forward to helping train you all in the tradition of excellence set forth by my predecessors. I want to make sure RVFOA maintains the highest standards for its officials and to provide our contracted schools the highest quality of officiating possible.
football uniform requirements
Discount Starter Package
You can purchase a starter kit here - https://purchaseofficials.com/products/discount-football-uniform-package
Shirts Short and Long Sleeve
Start with short sleeve but if you would like to be completely prepared then we suggest purchasing a long sleeve shirt as well. Short - https://purchaseofficials.com/collections/vhsl/products/vhsl-dye-sublimated-2-football-shirt
Accessory Package
1. Finger Whistle - https://purchaseofficials.com/collections/whistles-lanyards/products/fox-40-classic-finger-grip-whistle
2. Yellow Penalty Flag
3. White, Black and or Blue Bean Bag
4. Wrist Down Indicator
5. Line To Gain Indicator
6. Game Card Holder
7. Game Cards
8. Pencils or Pens
9. Sharpie if Umpire
Hats
Recommend getting two one for rainy games and one for varsity games
Shoes
It is best to get a decent turf shoe. Something with a little traction for the turf fields. You may want a basic pair for the parks and rec games and or grass fields that we do and keep the nice pair for varsity games.
https://purchaseofficials.com/collections/field-shoes-polish
How to become an official
To become an official in Virginia, one needs to:
*Contact RVFOA Commissioner - use contact us button
*Research VHSL.ORG/Officials
*Attend RVFOA training sessions and general membership meetings. We use both virtual and in person meetings.
*Study rule and case books & pass online exam with grade of at least 80%
*Attend State Rules & Mechanics clinic - Date announced this summer
*Attend RVFOA mechanics clinics - Held in August
*Attend on field training clinic - August 5th or 12th
*Participate in pre-season scrimmages - Week of August 7th and 14th
*Be in good physical condition
*Sign a general liability release in regards to ones health as well as verify one has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving children or a crime of moral turpitude
If you would like to become a member of the RVFOA or like more information contact: the RVFOA Commissioner Chris Kennedy using the contact us button below or click on the start your officiating career at the top of the page.
Important Links - Arbiter - HUDL - VHSL Whistle
level of games we officiate
Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation
Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation
Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation
Games are usually on Tuesday, Thursday Nights and Saturday mornings.
Middle School
Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation
Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation
Spotsylvania and Surrounding area Middle Schools
Freshman, JV, and Varsity
Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation
Freshman, JV, and Varsity
Spotsylvania, Stafford, Prince William, King George, Rappahannock and the surrounding area