Football Officials Association
There will be a memorial service for Mark on Saturday, July 19, 2025, 4:00 PM, at The Chapel, 61 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to https://gofund.me/9cc48017.
The San Gabriel Valley Football Officials Association is saddened by the passing of two former members. Mark Hamilton (left) fell from a ladder and suffered a neck injury, resulting in his death on June 17. Robert Plancich (right) evidently passed away in his sleep last month. Both Mark and Robert were long-time football officials and softball umpires and will be missed.
I am sad to announce that fellow official, Scott Root from Foothill-Citrus, passed away this weekend unexpectedly after a very brief illness. “Rooterbus” was a longtime official in Foothill-Citrus and the Big Sky Conference, a teacher in Covina, and a family man; he was beloved by all.
There will be a viewing on Friday, May 16th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Oakdale Mortuary in Glendora. The Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, May 17th at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Covina.
It goes with out saying that the Eaton Fire has been devastating to the San Gabriel Valley, especially the communities of Altadena and Pasadena. SGVFOA officials Kenny James and Kenny James, Jr., Michael Moore, and Raul Soto are among the thousands of people who have lost everything. Please help us in supporting them by donating to their GoFundMe campaigns.
Kenny James: https://gofund.me/f9abd79d
Michael Moore: https://gofund.me/14bc6a91
Raul Soto: https://gofund.me/4170a22d
The 2024 playoffs list has been posted to our playoffs page. Congratulations to those that made the cut. Remember that being on the list is an honor in and of itself and is not a guarantee of getting a playoff game. Check back weekly to see playoff assignments, and please go out and support our officials!
The 2024 Summer Study guide is now live on Arbiter. There will likely be several study groups for you attend and go over the study guide before taking it online. It will be open until 8/4/24, and you must pass it with a minimum score of 80%. You can find it under the SGVOA Central Hub in Arbiter.
The 2024 Girls’ Flag Football Rules are now available here.
The CIF Blue Book has updated its “Player Conduct” section. To read the new policy, please click here.
Just in time for playoffs, we’ve finally joined the 21st century and have access to Hudl. Check your email for your Hudl invitation and for a tutorial on how to use it. Please go in and watch your games and look for areas in which to improve. We will use these films for instruction and never to embarrass anyone.
Congratulations to Drew Benton, Jeremy Hamlett, and Christian Holloway, who were elected to the Board of Directors as Members at Large, to Jose Gaxiola, who was elected as the Vice President, and to Darren Winkley, who was elected as the Secretary-Treasurer.