Welcome to the Capital Area Football Officials website. This website is dedicated to providing the best possible officiating for high school football in the Mid Penn Conference.
Our mission is to provide the best possible high school football officials in the state of Pennsylvania. We promote sportsmanship and professionalism at all times. It is our goal to promote officiating, recruiting new members interested in officiating, educate these officials, and train them to officiate at the highest possible level.
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The Capital Area Football Officials Association continues to be in need of quality individuals to become football officials. Potential officials will be provided quality training and mentorship to help one achieve their goals as an officials. Please click here: Become An Official
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2022 Meeting Dates Announced
The 2022 CAFOA chapter meeting dates have been finalized. Please note the changes to this years meetings. Beginning Sept 13th, chapter meetings will occur on Tuesday evening's. However; the meeting on Nov 3rd will be on a Thursday evening.
Additionally West Shore meetings will no longer be held at Mechanicsburg HS. The West Shore meetings will now be held at Cumberland Valley High School. East Shore meeting will continue to be held at Central Dauphin East HS. The Mandatory Rules meeting will be on August 4th at Cumberland Valley High School.
Meeting Dates:
Mandatory Rules Meeting (CV)
Thursday, August 4, 2022
6:30pm Coaches
7:30pm Officials
West Shore Meetings:
Thursday, August 11 (CV) 7pm
Thursday, August 18 (CV) 7pm
Thursday, August 25 (CV) 7pm
Thursday, September 1 (CV) 7pm
Thursday, September 8 (CV) 7pm
Tuesday, September 13 (CV) 7pm
Tuesday, September 20 (CV) 7pm
Tuesday, September 27 (CV) 7pm
East Shore Meetings:
Tuesday, October 4 (East– 1st Nominations) 7pm
Tuesday, October 11 (East – 2nd Nominations) 7pm
Tuesday, October 18 (East) 7pm
Tuesday, October 25 (East – Business Meeting and Elections - Moved for trick-or-treat) 7pm
Thursday, November 3 (7man and Frolic) 7pm
Salute to High School Football Officials in Central Pa.
New Chapter Officers Elected
Chapter elections were held on 11/4/2021. Newly elected officers are:
President- Kevin Bevenour
Vice President-Aaron Jayman
Secretary- Sonya Essis
Executive Board- Joe Jablonski
Dave Bubbenmoyer
Shaun Pugh
Past President- Phil Sallusti
Georgia Athletic Officials Association
The 2021 PIAA Fall Officials Bulleting has been posted in the Officials Only section. Click on PIAA Logo to the left to be linked to the Officials Only Section.
CAFOA Chapter awards presented on 08/05/2021
The CAFOA Chapter awards were present on 08/05/2021. This years winners include:
The Joseph F. Bruno, Jr Sportsmanship Award is bestowed each year to the high school that displays the highest level of discipline, graciousness and respect throughout the season.
Congratulations to 2020 honoree
Newport High School
The Robert Graybar Award is bestowed to individuals who have provided both a positive influence and significant contribution to the success of the chapter. The Robert Graybar award was instituted to honor these types of individuals early in their career.
Congratulations to 2020 honoree
Joe Gross
The Lewis Clionsky/Jeff White award was created to recognize brother officials who make significant contributions to the success of the chapter.
Congratulations to 2020 honoree
Charlie Johnson
Zoom Meeting Brings 5 NCAA D1 Refs to the Capitol Area Chapter of PIAA Football Officials
The CACPFO was fortunate to have 5 seasoned NCAA Division One Officials participate in a Zoom meeting with our chapter on 5/6. Jerry Hocker, our current District 3 Assignor and NCAA Division One ACC Side Judge, reached out to several of his colleagues to discuss a variety of topics. All 5 officials shared tips, experiences and advice that will help each individual and our chapter as a whole.
Dan Capron- Referee Big 10-Retired 2019
2017 National Championship Game (Georgia vs. Alabama)
2016 Big Ten Conference Championship Game
Jeff Heaser-Referee ACC
2015 ACC Conference Championship Game
2018 Rose Bowl (Oklahoma - Georgia) - National Semi Final
Duane Heydt-Referee ACC
2017 Rose Bowl (PSU -USC)
2018 Orange Bowl (Alabama - Oklahoma) - National Semi Final
John O'Neil-Referee Big 10
Big Ten Conference Championship Game
2014 BCS Championship Game ( Florida State vs Auburn)
Reggie Smith- Referee Big 10
Big 12 Just transferred to Big Ten
Big 12 Conference Championship Game
2016 Rose Bowl (Iowa vs Stanford)
CAFOA's Youth Football and Non-PIAA ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
In an effort to address the growing trend of behaviors at youth football games, the CAFOA has adopted the following Zero Tolerance Policy for Fans and Coaches. Click on logo for a copy of the Policy.
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