Latest News for Officials

GHSA Football Playoff Teams and Fans - Omni Hotel Special Offer

The Omni Hotel at CNN Center welcomes teams, bands and fans to the GHSA football finals at the Georgia Dome. For the event, The Omni is offering a special room rate of $139 per night on December 11th and 12th, 2009. The Omni Hotel at CNN Center is conveniently located in downtown Atlanta within CNN World Headquarters and just a short walk from the Georgia Dome. For reservations, please call 1-800-524-0500, or click here.

 

GHSA Referee Training Video for 2009-2010

The GHSA is proud to be able to once again provide this referee training video for 2009-2010.

 

Click here to download a copy of this video.
(Right-Click on the link and select Save Target As... or Save Link As... in order to save the video file.)
It may be necessary to install the DivX codec in order to view the downloaded video (.avi) file.

2009-2010 GHSA Basketball Rules Study Guide

The 2009-2010 GHSA Basketball Rules Study Guide is now available for download.

Click here to download the study guide.

2009 Basketball Exams

Day Date Site Time
Monday October 19, 2009 Calhoun HS 7:00pm
Tuesday October 20, 2009 Westminster HS 7:00pm
Tuesday October 20, 2009 Marist HS 7:00pm
Tuesday October 20, 2009 Berkmar HS 7:00pm
Thursday October 22, 2009 Sandy Creek HS 7:00pm
Thursday October 22, 2009 Griggs Center - LaGrange 7:00pm
Saturday October 24, 2009 Tift County HS 10:00am
Sunday October 25, 2009 Metter HS 2:00pm
Sunday October 25, 2009 Liberty County HS 2:00pm
Sunday October 25, 2009 Hardaway HS 3:00pm
Sunday October 25, 2009 GMC 3:00pm
Sunday October 25, 2009 Thomson HS 3:00pm
Sunday October 25, 2009 Madison County HS 3:00pm

Make-up Exam - Sunday, November 8, 2009 - 3:00pm - GHSA Office
To take the "make-up" exam you must register with Pam Thompson and submit a check of $25.00 by mail to the GHSA Office no later than October 23, 2009. GHSA Address:

GHSA
Pam Thompson
P.O. Box 271
151 South Bethel Street
Thomaston, GA 30286

2009 GHSA Softball Exam

The 2009 GHSA Softball Exam with Answer Sheet is now available.

Click here to download the exam and answer sheet.

2009-2010 GHSA On-Site Rules Clinic Schedules

Here are the dates and locations of the On-Site Rules Clinics for 2009-2010.

Cheerleading

All Cheerleading Coaches - Spirit and Competitive
May 2 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Northside High School, Warner Robins, Commons Coaches & Judges
May 12 (Tuesday) 7:00 p.m. Tift County High School, Commons Coaches
June 13 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Putnam County Middle School, Cafeteria
Click here for directions
Coaches
July 7 (Tuesday) 7:00 p.m. East Jackson High School, Gymnasium Coaches
July 11 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Gordon Central High School, Cafeteria Coaches & Judges
July 18 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Southeast Bulloch High School, Auditorium Coaches & Judges
July 25 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Ware County High School Coaches & Judges
August 1 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Centennial High School, Gymnasium Coaches & Judges
August 4 (Tuesday) 7:00 p.m. Whitewater High School, Auditorium Coaches
August 8 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Shaw High School, Auditorium Coaches & Judges
Rules Clinics for late-assigned Basketball Cheerleading Coaches (makeup)
Note: These clinics are NOT for Basketball Coaches!
October 13 (Tuesday) 7:00 p.m. Marist School, Atlanta
October 24 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Westside High School, Macon, Gymnasium

Gymnastics

December 6 (Sunday) 1:00 p.m. Westminster School, Atlanta

Riflery

GHSA Rules Clinics in Riflery will be held in conjunction with the Area Meetings to draw schedules at each Area designated site.

Wrestling

October 12 (Monday) 7:30 p.m. Marist - Centennial Center
October 13 (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m. Calhoun High School - Auditorium
October 14 (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m. Thomson High School - Auditorium
October 15 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Tift County High School - Performing Arts Center
October 19 (Monday) 7:30 p.m. Shaw High School - Auditorium
October 20 (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m. Whitewater High School - Theatre
October 21 (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m. Parkview High School - Auditorium
October 22 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Flowery Branch Middle School - Auditorium
October 24 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. Benedictine - Cafeteria

GHSA Officials Accountability Program

Accountability in all sports contests has been heightened in recent years because of the “scrutiny” that recording and playing back every contest has created. The performances of players, coaches and game officials are being viewed and reviewed. As such, game officials must maintain a high level of competency, and expect to be held accountable for their performance and behavior. The Georgia High School Association’s Accountability in Officiating Program will attempt to institute a program in which the level of competent high school officiating will be enhanced in every contest sanctioned by the GHSA.

Click here to download the GHSA Contest Officials Handbook and Accountability Program

2009 GHSA Football Officials Manual

The GHSA Football Officials Manual for 2009 is now available. Please click on the link below to download the manual.

2009 GHSA Football Officials Manual

Game Fee Chart for 2008-2010

The fee schedule for game officials for 2008-2010 has been releaseed.

Click here to download the Fee Chart

"Whistle Stop" Newsletter - Volume 11

Volume 11 of "Whistle Stop", the newsletter of the GHSA Officiating department is now available.

Whistle Stop - Volume 11