R passes to U1 or U2

[Ref in PA]

Originally Posted by observer

NFS rules
It is my understanding that the "R" in a 3-person game
can pass the toss to start the contest to either U1 or U2.
In a game last night I saw the designated "R" pass the
captains meeting, toss, start of each period, all other responsibilities
to the U1... thoughts or somewhere I can reas this!


I agree with JDW3018 can only pass on the toss to start the contest
or any overtime. All others duties are preformed by the designated
"R". This "R" was not decided in the locker room, but, assigned that
function by the state. The U1 and U2 knew who they were also.

In my neck of the woods, the R is designated by the assignor for BV. For GV, the assignor leaves that decision to the officials assigned to the game. However, even though the R has been indicated, I have seen the R pass those duties off to another official for a BV game. It is no big deal.

So to answer your question ... NFHS does assign duties to the officials acting in those capacities for the game (once they come on the floor). However, it does not mean that those assignments can't be changed before the game by the officials (in the locker room). That would be a regional or State directive as to whether or not they can change assignment responsibilities prior to a game.