Issue 39/24 17th 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
NEWSFLASH 38/24
It has come to my attention that a significant number of BAFRA Members did not receive last week’s Newsflash (38/24). Upon further investigation this appears to have affected members with and @gmail.com address. Newsflash 38/24 is on the Members Area of the BAFRA Website.
Ben Griffiths - Newsflash Editor
GAME MANAGEMENT REPORTS
HOME TEAM | REPORT | NEXT HOME GAME |
New this week | ||
Cardiff Cobras | The field markings continue to be very faint and the chain set was not 10-yards long. Keith Wickham #423 | 20th October v Birmingham Lions |
Team Scotland (U19) | A lot of effort was put into this fixture and it showed, from the marking of the field to the officials changing facilities. The crew even had reserved parking spaces. There was a good crowd, it was a great advert for the game, both teams should be proud Gordon Galloway #7 | Unknown |
Team South (U19) | One brief stoppage for the repair of the chain. Additionally, the down box was still unable to show first down. This appears unlikely to be fixed soon. Daniel Clarke #311 | Unknown |
PLAY OF THE WEEK: | |
New this week | Play: Third and 15 at the A-2. Quarterback A11 drops back to pass. About to be tackled in the endzone, they throw the ball forward to an area where there are no eligible receivers. Tackle A72 catches the pass at the A-1 and is tackled at the A-3.
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Last 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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MECHANICS: | |
New this week | Game Situation: Upon arrival at the venue, the officials notice that there are lines extending the full width of the field every 4 yards not 5, and there are only 3 short yard extensions lines between each of these lines.
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Last 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. Answer: The Referee should inform the offensive captain of the time and the number of timeouts his team has remaining. The Umpire should remain with the ball at the succeeding spot, he should also inform both Wing Officials when approximately 15 seconds remain in the timeout. Both Wing Officials should inform the Head Coach of the team on their side of the field of the number of timeouts remaining for each team and the time remaining. They should also stand near enough to the huddling players so that they can inform them when approximately 15 seconds of the timeout remain. The Back Judge should inform the defensive captain of the time and the number of timeouts his team has remaining (M17.1.9). |
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 | ||
The opinions expressed in this Newsflash are those of the contributors, and not necessarily of BAFRA or its Directors. All Incident Reports to be submitted via www.bafra.info. Deadline for articles submitted by email (newsflash@bafra.info) is midnight Tuesday. |
