Prepare to pass the PIAA high school football exam in a 15-hour course being offered at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) over 10 weeks.

This is the ideal class for both men and women with no previous experience necessary. You will learn and develop the knowledge needed to work as a paid and certified PIAA football official.Course content includesRole of officials - Preparation and conductOfficiating uniform - Officiating PhilosophiesDealing with coaches and parentsThe game, field and playersTerms and definitionsTiming and substitutionsKicks, snapping, and passingScoringPlayer conductPenalty enforcementOfficial's jurisdiction and dutiesMental preparation and crew compositionMechanics of proper signalingThree, four, five and seven-man mechanicsProgression through Peewee, Midget, Middle school, JV, Varsity and NCAA assignments.Handouts, manuals, video and the experienced instructor staff will help you become confident and competent on field football officials.Guest speakers will include local PIAA high school and NCAA college officialsTom Kichline, NCAA College Referee is the instructor.The course will run from February 15 to April 19, 2011 from 7:-8:30 p.m.The need is tremendous for officials at every level who know the fundamentals and have certification.Call Suzy Welliver at 610-799-1946 or e-mail

swelliver@lccc.edu for additional information or questions.Register online at

www.lccc.edu.