by saoaofficials | Oct 31, 2024 | Football, Mechanics, Meetings, Rules
Officials, Thanks to those that attended the meeting last night. Special thanks to Pete Schiavone, Mike Eaves and Amy Boscolo (AD at Edwardsville) for talking and giving insight to everyone in attendance. Their emails are up top. I forgot a few things: lowest crew...
by saoaofficials | Oct 27, 2024 | Football, Mechanics, Meetings, Rules
Officials, SAOA news: Final meeting is next Wednesday (10/30/24) at Boogies (2082 Vadalabene Dr, Maryville, IL 62062) with a 6:30 kickoff. Food will be provided. Special Guest will be Honorary SAOA member Pete Schiavone. The past several weeks I have...
by saoaofficials | Oct 27, 2024 | Football, Mechanics, Rules
Officials, We’re just going to jump into this week. Play #1: It is A’s ball second and eight at B’s 45-yard line. Team A comes to the line of scrimmage with the intention of throwing a bubble screen pass, but the ball is snapped over the head of...
by saoaofficials | Oct 9, 2024 | Announcements, Basketball, Mechanics, Meetings, Rules
The 2024-2025 basketball season is just a few weeks away. As we move forward with getting ready for the season, please make sure you have completed all the IHSA necessary requirements. You can check your compliance items at www.ihsa.org. This year’s first...
by saoaofficials | Oct 9, 2024 | Football, Mechanics, Meetings, Rules
Officials, The next SAOA meeting is next Wednesday (10/16/24) at Alton Sportstap, with a 6:30 Kickoff. Game Mechanics on Passing Plays: Observations from several week #6 games has shown our overall rule knowledge has improved. What is causing our greatest concerns now...
