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IAFOA Newsflash 18 Apr
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IAFOA Newsflash 11 Apr
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IAFOA Newsflash 4 Apr
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IAFOA Newsflash 21 Mar
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IAFOA Newsflash 7 Mar
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IAFOA Newsflash 28 Feb
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IAFOA Newsflash 21 Feb
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Please keep the sidelines clear this season – especially where young children are involved.
This is a scarry video clip – please don’t let it happen in Ireland.
Video 1 – safety Toddler Gets Ran Over By Football Player
Here’s a play from the UK last week – what’s the result of the play
Final bit of information – list of Officials (correct on 21Feb)
Have a Good Season.
IAFOA Level 2-3 Officials Clinic & AGM -SUNDAY 3rd February
This is to announce that the Level 2-3 Clinic to qualify you for the 2013 season will take place
When Sunday 3rd February
- Clinic Start at 10:30 – end around 16:00
- AGM start around 16:00
Where Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport
Who definitely needs to attend the Clinic
- If you were Level 2 or 3 last season, you need to attend to maintain your level
- If you want to progress to Level 2, this would help you
What will it Cost?
· There will be a €5 charge per car in the Hotel Car Park for anyone attending the Clinic (this does cover multiple entry/exits)
o This is a discount rate on their normal rates
Please let me know if you wish to attend this Clinic – an e-mail will be sent out to those that need to attend.
I have attached two files
1. Location map for the hotel
2. Bar type menu available at hotel as food is not provided as part of Clinic
3. Soup & Sandwich menu was available at Level 1 Clinic in November at €7-95
Look forward to seeing you there
Tony Rivers
President
NCAA Rules 2012-13
Rule book for 2012 NCAA season – basis of rules for 2013 in Ireland
IAFOA Level 1 Officials Clinic -SUNDAY 25th November
This is to announce that the Level 1 Clinic to qualify you for the 2013 season will take place
When Sunday 25th November
Start at 10:30 – end around 16:30
Where Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport
Who definitely needs to attend the Clinic
· If you are new to officiating
· If you did less than 4 games last year (if in doubt, please get in touch)
What will it Cost?
· There will be a €5 charge per car in the Hotel Car Park for anyone attending the Clinic (this does cover multiple entry/exits)
o This is a discount rate on their normal rates
Please let me know the names & numbers attending from your team so that sufficient materials will be available.
I have attached two files
1. Location map for the hotel
2. Bar type menu available at hotel as food is not provided as part of Clinic
o might be other options if enough numbers available in advance
Look forward to seeing you there
Tony Rivers
President
IAFOA Newsflash 5 July
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With the Shamrock Bowl only 9 days away – a suitable reminder that the IAFL is playing NCAA overtime.
Key points
coin toss at beginning of overtime – options are offence/defence/end of field
series of two possessions from 25 yard line – highest score after series wins
one time out for each team in each period of overtime (unused timeouts do not carry over)
possession ends with a score or offence not making 1st down
after 2 periods of overtime, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a 2 pt PAT (a 1pt PAT will be ignored)
IAFOA Newsflash 14 June
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Now we are into Playoffs – a suitable reminder that the IAFL is playing NCAA overtime.
Key points
- coin toss at beginning of overtime – options are offence/defence/end of field
- series of two possessions from 25 yard line – highest score after series wins
- one time out for each team in each period of overtime (unused timeouts do not carry over)
- possession ends with a score or offence not making 1st down
- after 2 periods of overtime, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a 2 pt PAT (a 1pt PAT will be ignored)
IAFOA Newsflash 7 June
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IAFOA Newsflash 31 May
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IAFOA Newsflash 24 May
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This week will be the last game Officiated in Ireland for our Austrian visitor – Markus Brenner.
He has completed his studies in Dublin and will be returning to Austria next week.
We wish him all the best for the future.
IAFOA Newsflash 17 May
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IAFOA Newsflash 10 May
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IAFOA Newsflash 3 May
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Mid-season update on field Audit results – one clear leader……..
IAFOA Newsflash 26 April
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Additional this week is the full IAFOA Qualified Membership listing for 2012 season.
IAFOA Newsflash 19 April
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IAFOA Newsflash 12 April
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IAFOA Newsflash 29 March
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As Michael Smith will be away this weekend at EFAF General Assembly, any late changes or issues connected to this weekend’s games – please contact Tony Rivers (number at bottom of Newsflash)
Watch the following clip – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZXcKLN0oZs
Why was the whistle blown? It’s this week’s Newsflash Question.
IAFOA Newsflash 22 March
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IAFOA Newsflash 15 March
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IAFOA Newsflash 8 March
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IAFOA Newsflash 1 March
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This includes a photo to prove that we don’t get the wetest weather here in Ireland.
IAFOA Newsflash 23 February
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Newsflash 23 Feb (updated on 24 Feb with suspension carried over from 2011 season)
Additionally – several presentations from the IAFOA Level 1 & 2 Clinics on the main rule changes for 2012.
L1 New Rules – Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Also – a link to a very good video on youtube to explain the new Blocking Below the Waist Rule
IAFOA Newsflash 4 August
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Congratulation to West Dublin Rhinos who retained their position from last year for the best marked home field over the season in 2011. Details of each team’s average score along with last year’s results are in this week’s Newsflash.
Apologies for the late posting of this edition.
IAFOA Newsflash 28 July
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A final reminder before Shamrock Bowl XXV– IAFL is playing NCAA overtime regulations this season.
Key points
- coin toss at beginning of overtime – options are offence/defence/end of field
- series of two possessions from 25 yard line – highest score after series wins
- one time out for each team in each period of overtime (unused timeouts do not carry over)
- possession ends with a score or offence not making 1st down
- after 2 periods of overtime, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a 2 pt PAT (a 1pt PAT will be ignored)
There are some more rules questions in this edition of Newsflash related to overtime along with the answers to last week’s plays.
I’m attaching the answers to this weeks questions in an extra posting to allow you to understand the play ruling – espically #3 from this week.