Notices & Updates
FEBRUARY 26TH, 2024
NFHS Rule Book Index Sheet (for quick reference):
NFHS Rule Book Index Sheet (for quick reference):
2024_nfhs_rule_book_index.xlsx | |
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FEBRUARY 26TH, 2024
Officials Contract & Fees for South Jersey (2024, 2025, 2026):
Dual Meet Varsity (2 teams)
Starter-Referee 80.00 84.00 88.00
Card Officials 72.00 76.00 80.00
Dual/Tri Combined Meet Varsity (3 teams)
Starter-Referee 88.00 92.00 97.00
Card Officials 78.00 84.00 89.00
Dual/Quad Combination Meet Varsity (4 teams)
Starter-Referee (+$10 Shells) 105.00 109.00 113.00
Card Officials 94.00 98.00 102.00
Five or more Teams
Starter-Referee (+$10 Shells) 114.00 118.00 122.00
Card Officials 102.00 106.00 110.00
Should a league/conference incorporate the new 4 x 100 m and/or the 4 x 800 m event(s) into their meets, the starter and card official(s) working that event will receive an additional $8.00 for one and/or both events. This will include any unified races added to any meets. Sub-Varsity JV Heats are $12.00 (per gender), extra per official(s) who are officiating the JV meet.
Scrimmage fees
Starter – Referee 80.00 84.00 88.00
Card Officials 72.00 76.00 80.00
Championship Meets 5 Hours or Less -
Starter 120.00 124.00 128.00
Card Officials 112.00 114.00 118.00
5 Hours + -
Starter 128.00 132.00 136.00
Card Officials 118.00 122.00 126.00
Track Starters will receive $20.00 for shells for championship meets.
Officials Contract & Fees for South Jersey (2024, 2025, 2026):
Dual Meet Varsity (2 teams)
Starter-Referee 80.00 84.00 88.00
Card Officials 72.00 76.00 80.00
Dual/Tri Combined Meet Varsity (3 teams)
Starter-Referee 88.00 92.00 97.00
Card Officials 78.00 84.00 89.00
Dual/Quad Combination Meet Varsity (4 teams)
Starter-Referee (+$10 Shells) 105.00 109.00 113.00
Card Officials 94.00 98.00 102.00
Five or more Teams
Starter-Referee (+$10 Shells) 114.00 118.00 122.00
Card Officials 102.00 106.00 110.00
Should a league/conference incorporate the new 4 x 100 m and/or the 4 x 800 m event(s) into their meets, the starter and card official(s) working that event will receive an additional $8.00 for one and/or both events. This will include any unified races added to any meets. Sub-Varsity JV Heats are $12.00 (per gender), extra per official(s) who are officiating the JV meet.
Scrimmage fees
Starter – Referee 80.00 84.00 88.00
Card Officials 72.00 76.00 80.00
Championship Meets 5 Hours or Less -
Starter 120.00 124.00 128.00
Card Officials 112.00 114.00 118.00
5 Hours + -
Starter 128.00 132.00 136.00
Card Officials 118.00 122.00 126.00
Track Starters will receive $20.00 for shells for championship meets.
SUMMER 2022
Congratulations to both Carl Rickershauser & Ed Colona for being named the 2022 NJSIAA Annual Award of Honor recipients! For more information about the ceremony, click HERE!
Congratulations to both Carl Rickershauser & Ed Colona for being named the 2022 NJSIAA Annual Award of Honor recipients! For more information about the ceremony, click HERE!
AUGUST 31ST, 2022
NFHS Rule Changes: Hair Adornments, Religious Items, and Jewelry
** as sent via email from the NJSIAA through ZebraWeb **
Please see the memo below:
NFHS Rule Changes: Hair Adornments, Religious Items, and Jewelry
** as sent via email from the NJSIAA through ZebraWeb **
Please see the memo below:
nfhs_rule_changes_-_hair_adornments_religious_item_and_jewelry_-_08-31-2022.pdf | |
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MAY 13TH, 2022
2022-23 NJSIAA Officials Registration is now open for the 2022-23 school year!
NOTE: Cross Country is now considered a separate sport for registration purposes from Winter/Spring Track & Field. If you do not plan to work during the Cross Country season, you do not need to register for Cross Country.
Please see the memo below with all instructions:
2022-23 NJSIAA Officials Registration is now open for the 2022-23 school year!
NOTE: Cross Country is now considered a separate sport for registration purposes from Winter/Spring Track & Field. If you do not plan to work during the Cross Country season, you do not need to register for Cross Country.
Please see the memo below with all instructions:
2022-2023_registration_memo.pdf | |
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FEBRUARY 15TH, 2022
NFHS/NJSIAA Cross Country, Track & Field Test: March 1st thru March 31st at 11:59 PM.
STEPS TO ACCESS & TAKE TEST
NFHS/NJSIAA Cross Country, Track & Field Test: March 1st thru March 31st at 11:59 PM.
- 100 questions total
- Passing grade = 80%
- May retake up to three times (if needed)
STEPS TO ACCESS & TAKE TEST
- Sign-in to Zebra Web
- Select NJSIAA
- Select Documents
- Dropdown: select On-Line Test
- Select On-Line Track & Field Test (same as Cross Country test)
- Select On-Line Test
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2020
The NJSIAA officials registration is now open! Please follow the directions on the NJSIAA website carefully (https://www.njsiaa.org/)
If you are having issues, please contact Jen Fischer at [email protected] or Tawanda Bennett at [email protected], or call our office between 9:00-3:00 Monday through Friday.
Please contact your Assigner or system administrator with any (game/assignment related) questions. All ZebraWeb.org (system related support requests) should be submitted to [email protected].
For more information for Zebra Pay Services, please see the attachment below:
The NJSIAA officials registration is now open! Please follow the directions on the NJSIAA website carefully (https://www.njsiaa.org/)
- You must create an account first before you can register for sports.
- Make sure you use your ZebraWeb email when you set up your account.
- You must be logged in to see the "Register for Sports” menu link.
- When you complete your registration for sports, you are done. You will automatically be sent out for a background check.
- Cross country & winter track officials just register one time under Track & Field.
- Please do not call ZebraWeb, they have nothing to do with the registration.
- Please do not worry about the eligibility piece in ZebraWeb at this time. The information flowing over takes time.
If you are having issues, please contact Jen Fischer at [email protected] or Tawanda Bennett at [email protected], or call our office between 9:00-3:00 Monday through Friday.
Please contact your Assigner or system administrator with any (game/assignment related) questions. All ZebraWeb.org (system related support requests) should be submitted to [email protected].
For more information for Zebra Pay Services, please see the attachment below:
zebra-pay_service_procedures_-sportsofficials-_fall_2020.pdf | |
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SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2020
SUBJECT: NFHS, NJSIAA, & Southern Chapter Cross Country Meet Fall 2020 Guide Lines
FROM: Carl Rickershauser NJTFOA Southern Chapter Cross Country Assigner
1. Meets NFHS Rule 8-5 page 69 Teams “consist of seven members unless otherwise agreed’, Meets with four or fewer schools, each school is permitted to enter a maximum of 12 competitors, unless otherwise agreed”
2. All Social Distancing Rules in place for Coaches, Contestants, Mangers, & Officials, exception Masks are not required for competitors during race.
3. Conduct of Meet All Competitors on Starting Line Competitors are placed 6ft apart & the Finish Line/Chute Line up 6ft apart, suggest @ both Start & Chute marks on ground 6ft apart
SUBJECT: NFHS, NJSIAA, & Southern Chapter Cross Country Meet Fall 2020 Guide Lines
FROM: Carl Rickershauser NJTFOA Southern Chapter Cross Country Assigner
1. Meets NFHS Rule 8-5 page 69 Teams “consist of seven members unless otherwise agreed’, Meets with four or fewer schools, each school is permitted to enter a maximum of 12 competitors, unless otherwise agreed”
2. All Social Distancing Rules in place for Coaches, Contestants, Mangers, & Officials, exception Masks are not required for competitors during race.
3. Conduct of Meet All Competitors on Starting Line Competitors are placed 6ft apart & the Finish Line/Chute Line up 6ft apart, suggest @ both Start & Chute marks on ground 6ft apart
officials_return_to_play_fall_memo.pdf | |
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AUGUST 2020
nfhs_guidance_for_contest_officials.doc | |
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OCTOBER 31ST, 2019
SJTCA Food Donation Drive @ South Sectional Meet:
SJTCA Food Donation Drive @ South Sectional Meet:
MAY 8TH, 2019
2019 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
2019 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
njsiaa_officials_registration_memo_2019.pdf | |
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FEBRUARY 25TH, 2019
If you plan on attending another chapter's Mandatory meeting, please review the bylaws section regarding the attendance requirement here:
If you plan on attending another chapter's Mandatory meeting, please review the bylaws section regarding the attendance requirement here:
JANUARY 16TH, 2019
2019 Chapter Dues should now be sent to new Treasurer John McFall (no longer Charles Carroll). His address is:
John McFall
6 Pitman Place
Sewell, NJ 08080
Chapter dues, in the amount of $50, should be mailed prior to the mandatory meeting on March 12th, 2019.
State fees will be submitted online through NJSIAA online later in the Spring.
2019 Chapter Dues should now be sent to new Treasurer John McFall (no longer Charles Carroll). His address is:
John McFall
6 Pitman Place
Sewell, NJ 08080
Chapter dues, in the amount of $50, should be mailed prior to the mandatory meeting on March 12th, 2019.
State fees will be submitted online through NJSIAA online later in the Spring.
JANUARY 7TH, 2019
2019 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
2019 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
2019_officiating_assignment_process___meet_fees.pdf | |
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OCTOBER 29th, 2018 -- CONCUSSION TESTING NOTICE
From Kathy Hunter, 1st Vice President NJTFOA Southern Chapter:
From Kathy Hunter, 1st Vice President NJTFOA Southern Chapter:
Completed certificates should be sent to 1st Vice President KATHY HUNTER. Step-by-step instructions on how to order course are attached below:
concussion_test_instructions_-_google_docs.pdf | |
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APRIL 30TH, 2018 -- NOTICE REGARDING FIELD EVENTS
From Russ Williams, President NJTFOA Southern Chapter:
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you to allow students to "Mark" in the field events.
If you are short handed, enlist the assistance of a coach, never a student!
This includes all levels from Middle School through Varsity.
This is s safety/liability issue.
From Russ Williams, President NJTFOA Southern Chapter:
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you to allow students to "Mark" in the field events.
If you are short handed, enlist the assistance of a coach, never a student!
This includes all levels from Middle School through Varsity.
This is s safety/liability issue.
APRIL 20TH, 2018 -- 2018-19 NJSIAA ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
UPDATE: The deadline date for the NJSIAA Track & Field Registration on Arbiter for the 2018-19 season without penalty is now June 15th
njsiaa_online_registration_instructions.pdf | |
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For a more in-depth instruction on how to complete the background check, read this:
arbiter_background_check.pdf | |
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MARCH 26TH, 2018 -- NOTICE FOR SPRING TRACK & FIELD ENTRIES
From Carl Rickershauser, NJTFOA Southern Chapter Coordinator of Assignors:
For the Spring 2018 season, no provision for conference/league NJSIAA waivers of Varsity Entry Number of Contestants, for Varsity meet entries.
-- Apply the NJSIAA Constitution, By-Laws, Rules & Regulations -- Rule 20/21, Section 11 (Number of Contestants), Article 1: "Dual Meet Competition -- Each team shall be entitled to five (5) entries per event."
-- The suggestion is to place additional contestants in separate sub-varsity events.
From Carl Rickershauser, NJTFOA Southern Chapter Coordinator of Assignors:
For the Spring 2018 season, no provision for conference/league NJSIAA waivers of Varsity Entry Number of Contestants, for Varsity meet entries.
-- Apply the NJSIAA Constitution, By-Laws, Rules & Regulations -- Rule 20/21, Section 11 (Number of Contestants), Article 1: "Dual Meet Competition -- Each team shall be entitled to five (5) entries per event."
-- The suggestion is to place additional contestants in separate sub-varsity events.
FEBRUARY 16TH, 2017 -- NFHS 2018 TRACK & FIELD ONLINE TEST
Testing period = March 1 @ 12:01 am through March 31 @11:59 pm
Test contains 100 questions (True/False AND multi-choice style) -- two retakes of test are permited.
A minimum score of 80 needed to pass test. Officials can review their test results 4/1 to 4/15.
FIND THE TEST ON ARBITER --> NSJIAA CENTRAL HUB --> TESTING
Testing period = March 1 @ 12:01 am through March 31 @11:59 pm
Test contains 100 questions (True/False AND multi-choice style) -- two retakes of test are permited.
A minimum score of 80 needed to pass test. Officials can review their test results 4/1 to 4/15.
FIND THE TEST ON ARBITER --> NSJIAA CENTRAL HUB --> TESTING
JANUARY 3RD, 2018
2018 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
2018 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
2018_officiating_assignment_process___meet_fees.pdf | |
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JANUARY 2ND, 2018 -- IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR JANUARY 16TH, 2018 MEETING
Despite previous mentions of rescheduling, the next meeting of the NJTFOA-Southern will be held
on Tuesday January 16, 2018 at 8:00 PM at Glen Landing Middle School, as originally scheduled.
PLEASE NOTE
-- The uniform vendor will NOT be in attendance that evening. They will be in attendance at the February Mandatory meeting.
-- There will be no executive board meeting prior to the general membership meeting, so please do not arrive before 7:45pm.
-- We will be selecting our 2018 Official of the Year and voting on our Service Award recipient. To be considered, nominees must have at least 10 years of service officiating Track/XC, as well as other criteria. Please send your nominations for these two important awards to Russ Williams ( [email protected] ) prior to Saturday January 13, 2018.
Despite previous mentions of rescheduling, the next meeting of the NJTFOA-Southern will be held
on Tuesday January 16, 2018 at 8:00 PM at Glen Landing Middle School, as originally scheduled.
PLEASE NOTE
-- The uniform vendor will NOT be in attendance that evening. They will be in attendance at the February Mandatory meeting.
-- There will be no executive board meeting prior to the general membership meeting, so please do not arrive before 7:45pm.
-- We will be selecting our 2018 Official of the Year and voting on our Service Award recipient. To be considered, nominees must have at least 10 years of service officiating Track/XC, as well as other criteria. Please send your nominations for these two important awards to Russ Williams ( [email protected] ) prior to Saturday January 13, 2018.
SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2017 -- 2018 CADET OFFICIALS CLASS
DATE: Every Wednesday evening, January 10th, 2018 thru February 28th, 2018
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Cherokee High School -- North Entrance -- Room # D120
Have questions? Contact Bob DeLambily at (856) 278-1212 or via email: [email protected]
DATE: Every Wednesday evening, January 10th, 2018 thru February 28th, 2018
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Cherokee High School -- North Entrance -- Room # D120
Have questions? Contact Bob DeLambily at (856) 278-1212 or via email: [email protected]
2018njtfoa_cadet_enrollment.docx | |
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SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2017 -- CONCUSSION TESTING FOR 2017-18 SEASON
Unlike previous years, we will NOT be holding the concussion training as a group at the mandatory meeting. All officials will need to complete concussion training ON THEIR OWN -- the "Concussion In Sports" course can be found here:
https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports
Completion certificate MUST be emailed or mailed to Ed McGowan NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 27, 2018.
Ed's email: [email protected]
Ed's mailing address: 2905 Winbledon Way, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Unlike previous years, we will NOT be holding the concussion training as a group at the mandatory meeting. All officials will need to complete concussion training ON THEIR OWN -- the "Concussion In Sports" course can be found here:
https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports
Completion certificate MUST be emailed or mailed to Ed McGowan NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 27, 2018.
Ed's email: [email protected]
Ed's mailing address: 2905 Winbledon Way, Blackwood, NJ 08012
MARCH 10TH, 2017
2017 NFHS / NJSIAA / NJTFOA Sportsmanship Agreement 2017
2017 NFHS / NJSIAA / NJTFOA Sportsmanship Agreement 2017
nfhs_2017_sportsmanship_form_track_revised.pdf | |
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FEBRUARY 16TH, 2017 -- NFHS 2017 TRACK & FIELD ONLINE TEST
Testing period = March 1 @ 12:01 am through March 31 @11:59 pm
Test contains 100 questions (True/False AND multi-choice style) -- two retakes of test are permited.
A minimum score of 80 needed to pass test. Officials can review their test results 4/1 to 4/15.
Please see the attached NFHS Online Testing Tutorial for Officials (below) for questions:
Testing period = March 1 @ 12:01 am through March 31 @11:59 pm
Test contains 100 questions (True/False AND multi-choice style) -- two retakes of test are permited.
A minimum score of 80 needed to pass test. Officials can review their test results 4/1 to 4/15.
Please see the attached NFHS Online Testing Tutorial for Officials (below) for questions:
nfhs_t___f_test_tutorial.pdf | |
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JANUARY 3RD, 2017
2017 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
2017 Officiating Assignment Process & Meet Fees (see attachment below)
2017_officiating_assignment_process___meet_fees.pdf | |
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NOVEMBER 28TH, 2016 -- CADET CLASSES
The NJTFOA Southern Chapter will be conducting Cadet Classes for new officials for seven consecutive Wednesdays beginning January 4, 2017. The classes will be held at Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJ from 7 to 9 PM.
The cost to attend; covering class materials, instruction, rule book, first year membership dues and assessments, is $ 125.00 payable by the first class. Attendance at classes is mandatory. Upon completion of the classes and passing a written test during the final session you will be certified to officiate Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track at all levels through High School.
Please reply via email to our Cadet Supervisor Bob DeLambily ([email protected]) at your earliest convenience so I can enroll you. Class is limited to 20 applicants.
The NJTFOA Southern Chapter will be conducting Cadet Classes for new officials for seven consecutive Wednesdays beginning January 4, 2017. The classes will be held at Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJ from 7 to 9 PM.
The cost to attend; covering class materials, instruction, rule book, first year membership dues and assessments, is $ 125.00 payable by the first class. Attendance at classes is mandatory. Upon completion of the classes and passing a written test during the final session you will be certified to officiate Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track at all levels through High School.
Please reply via email to our Cadet Supervisor Bob DeLambily ([email protected]) at your earliest convenience so I can enroll you. Class is limited to 20 applicants.
AUGUST 3RD, 2016
2016 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP MEET DATES - NJTFOA SOUTHERN
2016 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP MEET DATES - NJTFOA SOUTHERN
cross_country_2016_championships.pdf | |
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AUGUST 2ND, 2016
2016 NFHS/NJSIAA/NJTFOA CROSS COUNTRY SPORTSMANSHIP AGREEMENT -- (SEE ATTACHMENT BELOW)
2016 NFHS/NJSIAA/NJTFOA CROSS COUNTRY SPORTSMANSHIP AGREEMENT -- (SEE ATTACHMENT BELOW)
nfhs_2016_xc_sportsmanship_form_-_revised.pdf | |
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