We (officials) only try to enforce the rules that come down from "above." We do get to sit on Rules Committee (CFOA Predident) but we have one vote. Rule changes get passed to Rules committee for consideration. You make some interesting points 2802. I am only guessing why low blocks below ...

I did HP, I put in the proffesional section!

For those interested in the article here is the link :

http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/colum ... 83006.html

Pretty amazing achievement !

Too big to copy and paste the entire story here.

Good call Bird ! Both tackles were legal in amateur. The pros Horse collar rule is different. On these plays, only one elemnt of the horse collar was there. By rule, you need two elements, (1) Grabbing the collar from BEHIND, (2) Changing the ball carriers direction in an awkward manner. (Pulling hi...

And that is why we play american rules... which are better. :D And why are they better? Fair catch....Yawn! 11 Offensive players surrounding a punted ball rolling on the ground waiting for it to stop.....ooohhhhh my pulse is rapidly increasing. :lol: :lol: :lol: Inconsistant penalty applications......

Whycantwebefriends wrote:saw the first draft.... when is it finalized?

I believe the Presidents finalize it tonight.

it was actually a bad call on the ref's part...the trojans had enough players to play on and all the players and the coaches wanted to keep on going... Really? If the Referee feels that there is any issue that effects player safety, he can "call" or suspend the game. The Referee in charge...

There are no stupid questions P.G. All questions are good. A lineman can "cut block" one on one on the initial charge in the Close Line Play area. A Lineman cannot cut a defensive player if he is engaged (with or WITHOUT CONTACT) with another lineman. All low blocks are illegal outside the...

Just a reminder in case any of you deleted my e-mails, we have two clinics (special focus)coming up on the next two Monday evenings. Monday August 23 7:00- 9:00pm Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave & King George Hwy (Surrey Club House) (1) Rule Changes (2) Focus : Eliminating "Phantom" / Incorr...

Just a reminder in case any of you deleted my e-mails, we have two clinics (special focus)coming up on the next two Monday evenings. Monday August 23 7:00- 9:00pm Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave & King George Hwy (Surrey Club House) (1) Rule Changes (2) Focus : Eliminating "Phantom" / Incorr...

Lord Gord makes some really good points. Its easy to sit back here and whine about High School, (Oh yeah, I am just as guilty as the next person) but Gord's suggestion about gettinbg out into the Community and comminicating the POSITIVES of Community football is right on the mark. Let me give you a ...

I know chalkers, thats one of my pet peeves. You would think by Aug 1 teams would be set. I see pros and cons of an early schedule. I saw a Midget game last weekend. One team had barely the minum number allowed to play the game. I am guessing they would be one team that would be against an August 1 ...

This rule is for the entire country. Only in Junior and CIS do they allow the Blocking below the waist on scrimmage plays.

I cannot speak for BC High Schools as they play the goofy American rules, so I do not know what they allow there.

2802 wrote:

Also VMFL has changed the blocking rule...

Which blocking rule?

Last year in JB and down, they had made ALL low blocks in the Close Line Play Illegal. Now they have reverted back to the Canadian Rule Book rule. Chop Blocks (Delayed Knee Blocks) have alays been Illegal.

Correct.

mission9ers#68 wrote:what exactly is an OPHTHALMOLOGIST?

It's a eye specialist. They have equipment to examine your eyes, prescribe glasses or contacts.

Besides the visors, the other signifcant change is the pads cannot be exposed or sticking out. The jersey / shirt must cover them up. All rule changes are in effect for tournaments.

Darn thing, I was trying to add to my above post. I don't blame the Players and Coaches for supporting this idea. I've seen some High School programs where only one substitution comes onto the field when Offense goes to Defence. Then they tell the 28 Bench warmers that if they play Community footbal...

NL Coach J wrote:This is such a great idea that will never happen.

Because the (arrogant) High School Coaches could never live with the chance of being defeated.

So That means if I work High School ball I can go to the NFL?

Boy, have I been asleep at the wheel!

I've heard #1 Chargers reason before..... probably something to it.....