Issue 38/24 10th October 2024
BAFRA Newsflash | |||
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
The membership renewal email has been sent out to all members, all instructions on how to renew can be found on the email. If you have not received a renewal email from me please contact me as a matter of urgency.
The membership renewal window runs until 31st October and I have sent out a list confirming those who have renewed so far. If you believe you should be on the list please contact me.
In addition, there is as usual the Members' Survey to complete. I encourage all members' to complete this as this will help to shape how BAFRA operates over the year ahead.
If you have any questions about the renewal process or members' survey, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Richard Moger - BAFRA General Secretary
PROOFREADERS AND CHECKERS WANTED
Production is underway for the 2025 edition of the rulebook. Most NCAA changes have been incorporated, the IFAF rule change process is in progress, and the BAFA Rules Committee is about to ponder our national variations. I aim to get the IFAF rulebook out before Christmas, with the BAFA rulebook finished in the New Year.
If you would be willing to proofread and check some sections, please let me know. The more people who volunteer, the less each person needs to do. You don't have to be a rules expert to do this. However, it is a good way to learn the rules at a very detailed level, so even rookie officials would be able to do it. Full instructions are provided.
To volunteer, please email me at rules@britishamericanfootball.org.
Jim Briggs Chair - IFAF Rules Committee, Chair, BAFA Rules Committee
rules@britishamericanfootball.org
PLAY OF THE WEEK: | |
New this week | Play: There are four seconds left on the clock in the third quarter. Team A kick-off from the A-35. B33 catches the ball at the B-12 and runs to the B-22 where he is tackled. A1 was offside at the kick. Time expires during Team A’s free kick.
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Last week | Play: 2nd & 8 at Team’s B 40-yard line. 1:56 remains in the second quarter. A66 snaps the ball high to quarterback A10 who has to jump to control the snap. Whilst still airborne at Team B’s 45-yard line, A10 pitches the ball forwards to A88 who has run across the front of A10. A88 runs wide to the right and runs out of bounds at Team B’s 30-yard line. During A88’s run, B24 blocks A73 below the waist 6 yards beyond the neutral zone. What is the next down and distance? What is the game clock status?
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MECHANICS: | |
New this week | Game Situation: During the game Team A take a timeout. Both Teams huddle near their respective side lines. On a 5 man crew what should each official do during the timeout.
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Last week | Game Situation: The game is being played with a visible game clock, it is being officiated by a crew of 4. Which official(s) are responsible for ensuring the stadium clock has been correctly started or stopped? Answer: On a crew of 4, ALL officials are responsible for checking that the Stadium clock is started and stopped correctly (M9.9.c.10.c, M10.9.d.7, M11.9.c.12). |
Date | Event | Contact for details |
2025 | ||
BAFRA Directors | |||||
President | David Parsons | General Secretary | Richard Moger | ||
Finance | Stuart Tabberer | Operations | Oliver Maskell | ||
Recruitment | Susannah Taylor | Training | James Ford-Bannister | ||
Director without Portfolio #1 | Peter Parsons | Director without Portfolio #2 | Steve Tonkinson | ||
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