SAOA News & Updates
Karhliker’s Corner – Week 2 Football Newsletter
Football Officials, After receiving numerous inquiries/requests and encouragement to start writing the weekly newsletters again, I reluctantly agreed to one stipulation; questions regarding rules and mechanics must be submitted by you the readers in order to provide...
2023 Football Pre-Season Information
The 2023 high school football season is upon us!The SAOA Clinic is August 19th at 8am at O’Fallon High School (600 S Smiley St, O'Fallon, IL 62269). An event has been set up in Arbiter. New to the clinic this year level 1 officials will be working an on...
IHSA Certified Football Clinic-SAVE THE DATE
This year's football clinic will be held August 19, 2023 from 8:00-12:00 at O'Fallon Township High School. Details will be posted in the coming weeks, so check back for information on how to register. Hope to see you there!
Officials Needed This Summer
Officials are needed to work at Belleville West and Lindenwood-Belleville Saturday June 3, from 9am to 3pm and Sunday June 4, from 10am to 3pm. Pay is $30. In addition, there are 4 games each Tuesday night in June at Belleville West and Lindenwood-Belleville. Contact...
Gary Gustafson named Head Basketball Clinician for the IHSA
The SAOA would like to congratulate long-time member and veteran official Gary Gustafson for being named Head Clinician for IHSA basketball. Thank you Gary for all you do to give back to the game you love. Your support of athletes, coaches, and officials is evident,...
Congratulations to our SAOA State Finals Officials
The SAOA and its members want to acknowledge members Kevin Toennies and Dave Sands on their 2023 IHSA girls basketball State Final assignments, and Jason Rhodes and Jim Kowzan on their 2023 IHSA boys basketball State Final assignments. Congratulations on this...
Final In-Season Basketball Meeting February 19th, 2023
The SAOA will be hosting our last in-person basketball meeting on February 19th, 2023 at BoogiesRestaurant, 2082 Vadalabene Dr, Maryville, IL 62062 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.Food will be provided as well as a 50/50 drawing and attendance prizes. Honorary Members, current...
NFHS Football Rules Change Update
Check out the latest rules information from the NHFS: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/changes-in-basic-spot-for-penalty-enforcement-headline-2023-high-school-football-rules-changes/
Next Basketball Meeting Will be Joint Meeting with SIBOA in Centralia, IL
At our December SAOA basketball meeting, the members present voted overwhelmingly to hold a joint meeting with the SIBOA in Centralia, Illinois. The SAOA basketball board members have also approved accepting the SIBOA's invitation. Therefore, our next meeting will be...
2022-2023 Camp/Clinic Scholarship Opportunity
Any member in good standing may request reimbursement for a football or basketball camp he/she attended to further develop his/her officiating skills. SAOA will award up to two (2) reimbursements per sport, per membership year. Applications are due by June 15th, 2023....