Darren Winkley – San Gabriel Valley

Author: Darren Winkley

Darren is an NCAA Division I football official and three-time Ironman. After teaching elementary school for 17 years, he decided to leave the classroom and pursue his passion for fitness. Darren was introduced to Pilates by his wife, Michelle, who has been practicing Pilates for over ten years. Reluctant to go at first, figuring that it would be too easy or not masculine enough, he soon learned just the opposite. Doing Pilates on a regular basis has helped him to increase his strength and flexibility, correct muscle imbalances, and prevent injuries. Darren completed the 600-hour training program through Power Pilates to earn his Complete Apparatus and Mat certifications. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, holds three TRX certifications, and is a certified Spinning Instructor. Darren earned his BA in Liberal Studies from Cal Poly Pomona and an MA in Elementary Education from Claremont Graduate University.

March 6, 2021March 10, 2021

Believe it or not, IT’S FOOTBALL SEASON!

Happy Friday Morning Everyone!

I hope y’all are well and safe. As it is looking very, very promising for a modified football season to be played this year, there are some items we will need to cover as well as revisit since it has been a while since we all met last. Please check Arbiter and/or your email for a Zoom invitation for our unit meeting on Tuesday, 3/9/2021, starting at 6:30pm. We will be discussing new rules understandings, Covid protocols, assignments and several other items. I look forward to seeing everyone on the call, as it looks like we’ll be on the field two weeks from today!

May 18, 2020

2020 Study Guide

Well, although the upcoming season is in doubt, we do have the 2020 Study Guide available to us now to keep our minds on football. The “Camp Oxy Wednesdays” Zoom meetings will be utilizing the study guide, so please download it so you can have it ready for discussion if you are joining those meetings.

December 13, 2019

Totally Recovered. I think.

Ok. I’m pretty sure I have everything back up, bigger, faster, stronger than it was before–except for the 2018 playoffs; that I’ve lost. But, if you happen to come across any broken links or are looking for something that you can’t find, or if you have additional information that I can add to the site, please let me know so I can fix it. You can send me an email to webmaster(at)sgvfoa.com.

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Almost Recovered

Alright, I’ve recreated most of the website. There are odds and ends here and there that still need to be created or updated, and I need to pretty it up a bit and make it a bit smoother, but the near catastrophe has been avoided.

December 9, 2019December 12, 2019

Good News!

OK, although I accidentally deleted the old site, I was able to do an Internet archive search and found archived versions of all the pages. So, luckily, the only bit of our old information that was lost was information on the 2018 playoffs. That should be easy enough to find.

I was hoping to keep the old site up until the new one was up and running, but at least it’s not all lost!

December 9, 2019December 10, 2019

D’oh!

I may have lost the old website as I’m switching over to a new content manager. Hopefully I’ll find the backup and get it up and running soon!

October 22, 2019December 11, 2019

2019 Election Results

Congratulations to Eddie Gaxiola and Kenny James who were elected as Members at Large for the 2020-2021 seasons.

April 25, 2018December 11, 2019

Camp Oxy 2018

Elevate your officiating skills in a program like no other. Camp Oxy will provide you with on-the-field officiating work under the direct supervision of an on-the-field instructor. Instructors will come from all over Southern California to help hone your skills in NFHS five-man mechanics.

December 15, 2017December 11, 2019

Congratulations!

Congratulations to James “JT” Thomas, who represented the SGVFOA in the State Regional Finals and who will also be representing us in the State Finals this weekend! Check out our playoffs page for more details.

November 3, 2017December 11, 2019

2017 Playoffs

The 2017 playoffs list has been posted. Congratulations to those officials who earned a spot on the list. Please remember that making the list is an honor and is not a guarantee of actually being assigned to a playoff game.

Welcome!

Welcome to the official website of the SGVFOA. We are a CIF-accredited officials association with over 60 officials serving nearly 30 high schools in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California.

We are always looking for new officials with or without officiating experience. Officiating is an exciting avocation that gets you involved in the great game of football. There’s no better seat in the house than being a football official on the field!

If you are a military veteran, you may be eligible to receive assistance with dues, insurance, and your uniform from Battlefields to Ballfields.

Many vets face an uphill battle when they return as they figure out how they will integrate back into society. This has become the impetus for Battlefields to Ballfields. The Foundation provides scholarships to veterans who return from defending our country with an opportunity to get integrated back into their community through officiating. We are proud supporters of our nation’s heroes!

Join the SGVFOA today!

Be a Ref!

Have you ever wondered, “What in the world those officials were looking at? Can’t they see that the quarterback was out of the pocket? How can they call that–the ball wasn’t even catchable!?” Have you ever thought, “I can do a better job than that!”? Well, join us! We’re always looking for new officials, with or without experience. It’s a great way to learn about high school football, get some exercise, meet new people, make a couple extra bucks, and have an incredible time!

Join the SGVFOA today!