The South Carolina Football Officials Association recruits, trains, and certifies high school football officials across all 13 districts. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, SCFOA gives you the training, mentorship, and assignments to grow — from your first game to the State Finals.

At SCFOA, everything we do is guided by a shared set of values rooted in the NFHS Officials Code of Ethics, the SCHSL Code of Conduct, and our own Constitution and By-Laws. These values define what it means to wear the stripes in South Carolina.

Integrity — We are impartial, fair, and unbiased in every decision, on every play, regardless of the score, the crowd, or the circumstance.

Mastery — We commit to knowing the rules and mechanics of the game at the highest level and hold ourselves accountable to continuous improvement.

Professionalism — We represent our profession with dignity in our appearance, our conduct, and our communication — on the field, in the community, and on social media.

Respect — We treat student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fellow officials, and the public with courtesy and honor the relationships that make interscholastic athletics possible.

Cooperation — We work constructively with our fellow officials, our districts, the SCHSL, and the schools we serve — never undermining colleagues or the Association in public.

Accountability — We honor our contracts, fulfill our assignments, and accept responsibility for our conduct. When we fall short, we own it.

Safety — We remain aware of the risks competition poses to student-athletes and take reasonable steps to recognize and respond to emergencies on the field.

Service — We are here for the youth of South Carolina. Good officiating protects participants, elevates the game, and earns the trust of our communities.