by saoaofficials | Aug 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
From Sam Knox at the IHSA: The NASO (National Association of Sports Officials) intended to hold its annual Officials Summit in Alabama this summer. As with many things these days, those plans changed. Now, the NASO will offer the first-ever virtual Officials Summit....
by saoaofficials | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
We recently updated (thank you Marc Parker) our review of some of the most commonly missed plays in basketball. Click here to review and get ready for this upcoming season!
by saoaofficials | Apr 2, 2020 | Announcements, Basketball, Football, Rules
The NFHS is offering FREE online officiating courses from now until July 1 at https://nfhslearn.com/coursesOn the left side of the screen, check the box for Official.Then scroll down to view the complete list of courses available.We hope the courses help officials...
by saoaofficials | Feb 4, 2020 | Announcements
Congratulations to Joe Strieker for being selected as the 2019-20 Official of the Year in Baseball! This is quite an honor and well deserved! This year’s winners will be recognized at a banquet during the 2020 IHSA Officials Conference, which will be held on...
by saoaofficials | Jan 1, 2020 | Football, Meetings, Rules, Uncategorized
Sam Knox from the IHSA handed out the following documents at our first SAOA football meeting this past fall. Click on the links below and take some time to keep your game sharp in the off-season! 5 Bad Habits of Football Officials Ball Handling Makes Your Crew Look...
