About the Central Chapter

Dedicated to Safety, Integrity, and Rules Enforcement on the Gridiron

For generations, the NJFOA Central Jersey Chapter has brought together football officials dedicated to serving the student-athletes, schools, coaches, and communities of Central New Jersey. As a chapter of the New Jersey Football Officials Association, Central Jersey has long been committed to developing knowledgeable, prepared, and professional football officials. Through classroom instruction, rules interpretation, on-field training, mentorship, chapter meetings, and continuing education, the Chapter helps officials develop from their first days as cadets through years of service on the football field. That commitment extends beyond simply administering the rules of the game. Our members are expected to uphold the principles of fairness, sportsmanship, professionalism, integrity, and respect that are essential to interscholastic athletics. Over the years, the Chapter’s training programs have continued to evolve. Officials learn not only the rules and mechanics of football, but also communication, game management, teamwork, judgment, and the responsibilities that come with representing the officiating profession. Today, from the Delaware River to Raritan Bay, the NJFOA Central Jersey Chapter serves football officials and communities throughout Central New Jersey while remaining committed to the same fundamental purpose: preparing officials to serve the game of high school football and helping the next generation of officials carry that tradition forward.

The mission of the NJFOA Central Jersey Chapter is to promote excellence, integrity, consistency, and sportsmanship in high school football officiating. We are committed to recruiting, training, developing, and supporting officials who are prepared to serve the game with professionalism and sound judgment. Through education, mentorship, rules knowledge, mechanics training, and continued development, we strive to improve the standard of officiating throughout Central New Jersey. We serve the game by supporting its student-athletes, coaches, schools, fellow officials, and communities; promoting fair play and good sportsmanship; and working cooperatively with the New Jersey Football Officials Association and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Above all, we are committed to leaving the officiating profession stronger for the officials who follow us.