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MEMBERS - Please read the announcement concerning our newly appointed secretary.

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Prince E. Pollard, Jr.
January 7, 1945 - November 5, 2024

Prince PollardOur thoughts and prayers go out to the Pollard family. Prince was a long-time CFOA official and an inductee into our first year (2008) Hall of Fame.

Service Details:
Visitation: NOV 15. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Service: NOV 16. 11:00 AM
Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1202 S. Central Ave., Apopka, FL 32703
Cemetery Details:
Edgewood Cemetery ~ Apopka
141 South Edgewood Drive, Apopka, FL 32703

Visit Prince's memorial page to share a memory or send condolences to the family.
https://www.zandersfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Prince-Pollard/

 

The latest Executive Board Meeting minutes are now available.

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Volleyball Announcements

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Our season is underway!

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Flag Football Announcements

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2025 timeline and key dates have been posted.

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Basketball Announcements

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2024-25 training classes and deadlines to register have been announced.

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Tackle Football Announcements

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2024 Playoff Crews have been posted.

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Other Announcements

Officials Calendar at a Glance

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Central Florida Officials Association Emergency Action Plan Mechanics and Procedures

The CFOA at the direction of the FHSAA has developed mechanics for officials to use in the event of a brawl on the field or in the stands or other threats that may occur once the officials have entered the field and until the referee declares the game over. Members, please read this plan.

CFOA Emergency Action Plan

 

Announcements were last updated
11/12/24 at 11:57 AM
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Board of Director Meetings

BOD meetings are normally every second Sunday of the month. If you are interested in attending please advise the Secretary and President by email to confirm meeting location and it has not been canceled or date moved.

 

 

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Contracts & Return Schedule information is available online!

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Central Florida Officials Association

Who We Are

The Central Florida Officials Association was formed in 1947 to provide officials for interscholastic sport programs of Central Florida. There are over 350 officials in the CFOA that are certified by the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA) and scheduled for games at various schools throughout Central Florida. The CFOA services schools located in the Orlando metropolitan area and within a geographic area surrounded by Volusia, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties. Read more --»

How to Join

If you are a new official or transferring to the area, please fill out the Recruitment Form and a member of the CFOA will contact you. Once we have your information, we will give you details on how to register with the CFOA, FHSAA, and any pertinent dates for upcoming seasons. There are several steps to becoming a high school sports official with the CFOA and FHSAA. Read more --»

Returning CFOA Officials

If you are a veteran official, please update your FHSAA membership and verify your information with CFOA. See details --»

 

About the Central Florida Officials Association

The Central Florida Officials Association was formed in 1947 to provide officials for the interscholastic football and basketball programs of Central Florida. There are over 350 officials in the CFOA that are certified by the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA) and who will be scheduled for games at various schools during this year's football and basketball season. The classification of the schools within the CFOA service area range from 1A to 6A, and the majority of the schools have full varsity, junior varsity and freshman programs in football and both boys and girls basketball. Girls Flag Football began in 2005 with 12 schools and has grown each year.

The CFOA services schools located in the Orlando metropolitan area and within a geographic area surrounded by Volusia, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties.

The CFOA is proud of its members and alumni whose officiating accomplishments include the National Football League, six college football conferences and numerous college / junior college basketball and the NBA conferences.

 

CFOA officiates local high school football games.

 

 

 

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