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.
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Bear Memorial Patches

The “Bear” memorial patches have arrived. If you would like to pick them up for yourself and your crewmates for this week, please contact Darren Winkley, who will set them out on his porch for you. Each official will receive two patches.  The patch can be sewn, taped, or glued to the hat and should be centered on the back about 1/2″ from the bottom.

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Obituary for Tom “Bear” Sadler

Thomas Aidan Sadler died Saturday night, August 20, 2016 at UCLA from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Born October 27, 1946, he grew up in La Crescenta, California the son of the Rev. C. Boone Sadler, Jr. who was the rector of St. Luke’s of the Mountains for thirty years and Mary Maud Sadler.

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Services for Tom “Bear” Sadler

Bear’s services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at 11:00 AM at St. James the Less, 4625 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214-1899. A reception will follow at St. Liuke’s, 2563 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA 91214.

Tom loved football, but more he loved officiating. He started late in life and may have not been the best, but he gave it his all up to his last year of officiating.

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Bear

The San Gabriel Valley Football Officials Association is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and fellow official, Tom “Bear” Sadler.

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Study Guide, Kits, and Dues

There are less than 60 days until kickoff! Hopefully you’ve been getting some snaps in, watching some film, getting back into officiating shape, and doing some rules study. If you haven’t, you might want to start doing so! Click the “Read More” button for information on kits, the study guide, dues, and the first meeting.