Jeff White starts his 50th Year as a PIAA Football Official
Jeff White began his 50th season as PIAA football official on August 23rd, 2024. Penn Live news outlet ran a great story on Jeff. Please CLICK HERE to be forwarded to the article
Easton(PA) vs Phillipsburg(NJ) on Thanksgiving Day
" A one-of-a-kind Football Game"
Members of CAFOA got an opportunity to officiate the 117th Easton(PA) vs Phillipsburg(NJ) Thanksgiving Day Rivalry Football game. The Thanksgiving Day game is one of the oldest in the country. On a cold rainy day, 16,000 people came out to watch the game. Click Here to read more.
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CREW MEMBERS
Referee-Matt Fries Side Judge-Aaron Lewis
Umpire-Charlie Johnson Field Judge-Darin Kheler
Line Judge-Greg Shambaugh Back Judge-Jerry Hocker
Head Linesman-Aaron Jayman
CAFOA State Playoff Crew Works PIAA State Semi Finals
The CAFOA PIAA State Playoff Crew had a successful post season playoff run. The crew worked the Juniata vs Shamokin (4A) and Wyomissing vs Lampeter Strasburg (4a District Final). The State crew finished the season with the PA State Eastern Final game between Danville and Northwest Lehigh. Congratulations on a great season.
PIAA State Crew Members
Referee: Matt Fries Line Judge: Aaron Jayman
Umpire: Mark Bennington Field Judge: Joe Jablonski
Linesman: Brian Metzger Side Judge: JT Noll
Back Judge: Brian McDonald
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CAFOA members assigned to playoff crews as College Officials.
Two of our CAFOA chapter members who also work college Football have been assigned to post season crews. Congratulations to:
Mike Davis-North East Conference Crew (Referee)
Todd Rombach-Patriot League Conference Crew(Center Judge)
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Georgia Athletic Officials Association
Aaron Lewis works the 2024 Big 33 game
Congratulations to Aaron Lewis (second from left) for being selected to work the 2024 Big 33 game.
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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