Touch/Flag Resources

Touch Resources

The following is a list of Resources that Football Saskatchewan has available for Touch Football Officials. If you are interested in purchasing any material or would like further information please contact Football Saskatchewan in Regina at 780-9239 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Canadian Rule Book For Touch Football
Includes:

  • Rules
  • Regulations
  • Officials' signals
  • Definitions
  • Rule change proposal forms

Football Canada Touch Officials' Training Manual
This manual provides an introduction to football officiating for the beginning official.
Includes:

  • General Principles of Officiating
  • Mechanics of Officiating
  • Duties and Positioning
  • Head linesman
  • Back Umpire
  • Referee
  • Dress Standards
  • Getting off to a Good Start
  • Use of Bean Bags
  • Positioning Charts (2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-official crews)
  • Touch Bowl Officials' Policy Manual

    Level 1 Course Conductor Manual - TFOCP
    This manual was developed to assist nationally-certified course conductors in organizing and presenting materials to be covered during Level I of the Touch Football Officials' Certification Program (TFOCP). It also outlines the topics to be covered during the clinic and a step-by-step plan for teaching each topic.

    Level 2 Course Conductor Manual - TFOCP
    The purpose of this manual is to provide nationally-certified course conductors with the necessary resources to train Level II officials.
    The manual focuses on:
    The Head linesman position/The Back Umpire position/Team Work/More complicated rules

    Level 3 Course Conductor Manual - TFOCP
    The purpose of this manual is to provide nationally-certified course conductors with the necessary resources to train Level III officials. Please note that these TFOCP Manuals are only available through enrollment in TFOCP clinics. For more information on TFOCP clinics, please contact Football Saskatchewan.