2026 Scrimmage Schedule

*** Updated : August 14, 2026 ***

Scrimmage schedule updated as of August 14, 2026.  All crews should be working a minimum of one scrimmage prior to the start of the season. 

All officials should take advantage of the scrimmages in order to prep and hone your skills for the upcoming season.  Attend with your crew, Big Brother or another group of officials.  Please reach out to Mike Mormino at  (516)749-9269 or: mm4par@aol.com  to schedule your time slot. 

Long Island Association of Football Officials

Scholarship Application 2026

The Long Island Association of Football Officials (LIAFO) now offers scholarships to high school graduates, college undergraduate/post graduate students.  This scholarship is open to high school seniors / graduates, college undergraduate/post graduate students who will be attending an Accredited Institution in the 2026/2027 school year and whose Parent/Guardian/Grandparent  is a current member in good standing of the Long Island Association of Football Officials.

 The scholarships are named in memory of two of our esteemed colleagues:

 John P. Gannon Memorial Scholarship

Vincent Alleva Memorial Scholarship

 Both John and Vinny were long term members of LIAFO with each having served as officials and Referees for the Long Island football community for over 40 years.  Both were extremely dedicated and excelled at this noble avocation.  John and Vinny served in various capacities with LIAFO and were consistent playoff officials. Each was instrumental in the development of officials at all levels.   

For 2026 each Scholarship is for $1,000.00 and will be announced at the LIAFO Interpretation Meeting in August of 2026. 

Attention: Please return completed application(s) to:

Tom Hacker

18 Matthew Street

Farmingdale, NY 11735

E-mail: liafoscholarship@gmail.com

Tel: (516) 567-8914

Answer all the following completely and accurately.  Please print clearly in ink.

The information you supply will be held in strict confidence. Please include any other information that you feel may be important to you to assist in our decision making process.

Please submit this application to Tom Hacker.  Email of documents is the preferred format and should include reference to the LIAFO 2026 Scholarship in the Subject Line of your email. 

The deadline for receipt of submissions is June 30, 2026. 

This scholarship is open to high school graduates, college undergraduate/post graduate students whose Parent/Guardian is a member in good standing of the Long Island Association of Football Officials.

LIAFO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - 2026.pdf