Elevate Flag Football Officiating
One Voice. One Standard. One Flag Football Officiating Network.
Elevate Flag Football Officiating
One Voice. One Standard. One Flag Football Officiating Network.
About CFFO
Our Mission
The CFFO is the unifying body for collegiate flag football officials across the United States—linking programs in the East, Midwest, Southeast, and West Coast. The CFFO provides education, training, and national certification to ensure consistent, high-quality officiating at every level of collegiate flag football.
Upcoming Events
CFFO registration for the 2027 season is open and can be accessed at RefQuest.com
CFFO-branded casual wear can now be found at https://purchaseofficials.com/collections/casual-wear
All CFFO National Eductional Session can be acecssed on the CFFO YouTube page @CFFO-Flag
The National Certification Exam will be available to officials registered on RefQuest from January 4th - February 5th.
Officials who register on RefQuest will receive insurance that covers them for all flag football (any level in the USA) free of charge with their registration.
National Training - January 13th
National Training - Jan. 27th
National Training - Nov. 4th
National Training - Nov. 18th
National Training - Dec. 2nd
National Training - Dec. 16th
Join the Winning Team with CFFO!
Every sporting event depends on three pillars: teams, venue, and officials. Like the third leg of a stool, CFFO supplies the officiating foundation so universities and conferences can focus on teams and game-day operations. With CFFO-trained officials, administrators, and coaches walk in confidence about the event.
Why CFFO Matters
As the sport of collegiate flag football rapidly expands, the need for centralized officials training has never been greater. CFFO answers that call—bringing together the most experienced leaders in the sport to deliver the finest officiating training program in the country. Our focus on consistency, accountability, and fair play ensures that every game is professional, dependable, and exciting.
Coaches, Administrators, Conferences
When you need certified flag football officials, CFFO can provide you with or link you to an assigner that will use CFFO certified officials.
CFFO National Leadership
MaryAnn Menlove, President
CIF State Rule Interpreter; CFOA Instructional Chair; CIF-SS Championship Assigner; USA Football Advisory Panel Member; IFAF Trained Official
Rick Fuller, Vice President
Officials Coordinator, GSAC Conference- NAIA; WA State Flag HS Championship Official- lead; AZ State Flag HS Championship Official- lead; 2026 NCAA Fiesta Bowl Lead Official/Assigner; 2026 NAIA Arizona Bowl Lead Official/Assigner; 2025 MACCABI Lead Official/Assigner
Brian Stratton, Instructional Coordinator
UFFL Director of Officials; IHSA Flag Football Clinician; NFL Flag Regional Director of Officials; NFL Flag National Championship Official
Desiree Abrams, Assigning and Membership Coordinator
Supervisor of Officials - Conference Carolina; NFL Pro Bowl Games Official; Global Flag Ambassador; NFL Flag, NAIA, & IFAF Championship Official; US National Team Official Trainer, NCAA Football Official
Tyler Burroughs, Evaluations Coordinator
Supervisor of Officials - Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference; NAIA Women’s Flag Football Rules Editorial Board; 2× NFL Pro Bowl Games Official; Big Sky & NCAA Football Playoff Official
K Bruce Hawthorne, Financial Coordinator
Supervisor of Officials - Sun Conference; Owner - OFF Florida & Southern States