Forward Fumbles Out of Bounds to be Returned to the Spot of the Fumble 3-4-3, 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW) – A situation potentially giving an unfair advantage to a fumbling team was revised. When a forward fumble goes out of bounds or is ruled out of bounds between the goal lines, the ball shall be returned to the spot of the fumble.

2025 EDITORIAL CHANGES

1-5-1b(2)b(1); 1-5-1b(3)b(1); 2-32-16d; 2-33-1, 2; 2-41-9b; 6-1-9; 7-2-5b EXCEPTION 2; 7-5-12; 9-4-3 (NEW); 9-8-1g; 10-3-1, 2; 10-4-2; 10-4-4a; 10-5-3; PENALTY SUMMARY;

2025 POINTS OF EMPHASIS

1. Illegal and Improperly Worn Player Equipment

2. Sportsmanship

3. Defenseless Player / Targeting

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1-5-1b(3): Clarified Home Team Uniform Requirement For Each Player — The jerseys of the home team shall all be the same dark color(s) that clearly contrasts with white.

2024 EDITORIAL CHANGES

1-3-1b; 1-3-1i(5); 1-5-1a(1); 1-5-1d(5)a; 1-5-2b; 1-5-3b(6); 1-5-3c(6); 2-8; 2-32-16b, f; 9-5-1g; 9-8-1j; 9-8-3 PENALTY; 10-3-1c NOTE; 10-4; 10-5; NFHS OFFICIAL FOOTBALL SIGNALS; PENALTY SUMMARY; INDEX.

2024 POINTS OF EMPHASIS

1. Sportsmanship and Altercation Prevention and Protocol

2. Player Equipment and Enforcement

3. Formations

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There are a few new and exciting changes headed your way. First up, our meeting location has changed to West Valley High School. 

For those interested in beginning to officiate, there are “First Year Officials” meetings just for you. Please reach out to our training coordinator, Steve Felker, to get plugged in.

One Stadium Spokane is opening just north of downtown and will replace the, now defunct, Albi Stadium as host to many high school football games. Additionally, IEFOA will be providing radio headsets to be used at all One and Union Stadium games. This technology will help us provide even greater service to the community by enabling us to communicate better and more efficiently throughout the game.

Lastly, don’t forget that this website has many helpful features that you’ll want to revisit regularly. Find news, rules updates, events, and board minutes to keep you informed and on top of your game.

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IEFOA first-year trainees taking advantage of our new meeting location to gain experience out on the field during the August 22 general membership meeting.