INITIAL CERTIFICATION
Working around student-athletes at all levels of football is exceptionally gratifying. Officiating football is also a great way to stay in shape, be a positive role model for student-athletes, retain your competitive edge, and earn additional income, all while developing lifelong friendships with other Officials who share your passion for the game.
The Los Padres Football Officials Association (LPFOA), as a unit member of the California Football Officials Association (CFOA), provides a standard training program for both New and Returning Officials. Prior Officiating experience is beneficial, but not a prerequisite for Certification. Our Training Program will prepare you for an enjoyable and successful Officiating career.
Participants will be required to attend ten (10) Training Classes which meet Tuesday nights over a twelve (12) week period from mid-July through mid-October. Training includes Classroom as well as On-Field instruction. Starting in your first Training Class and going up to your first high school game in August, you will have many opportunities for On-Field Training. Veteran Officials will be your instructors for both Classroom and On-Field Training Classes.
First Year Officials require twenty-two (22) hours of instruction to meet California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Certification standards.
2025 Los Padres Football Officials Association – New Officials Training Class Schedule
All Times Pacific Local Time
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Day
Date
Notes
Location
Hours
Tuesday - 6:30 PM
July 15th, 2025
Unit Meeting
Nipomo HS
1.5
Tuesday - 6:30 PM
July 22nd, 2025
Unit Meeting
Nipomo HS
1.5
Tuesday - 6:30 PM
July 29th, 2025
Unit Meeting
Virtual
1.5
Tuesday - 6:30 PM
August 5th, 2025
Unit Meeting
Virtual
1.5
Saturday - 2:30 PM
August 9th 2025
1st and 2nd Year
Arroyo Grande HS
Tuesday - 6:30 PM
August 12th, 2025
Unit Meeting- On Field
Nipomo HS
1.5
Thursday - Time TBD
August 14th,2025
1st & 2nd Year Scrimmages
TBD
1.5
Tuesday - 6:30 PM
August 26th,2025
Unit Meeting
Nipomo HS
1.5
Tuesday - 6:30 PM
September 9th, 2025
1st & 2nd Year
Nipomo HS
1.5
Monday 6:30 PM
September 15th,2025
Unit Meeting - Nominations
Nipomo HS
1.5
Monday - 6:30 PM
October 13th,2025
Unit Meeting - Elections
Virtual
1.5
Sunday - 12:00 PM
November 2nd, 2025
End of Year BBQ
TBD
In Person