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 | Sep 5, 2024 | Announcements, Football, Mechanics, Rules
Officials,Overall, it was a good week #1. Sam advised me there were 27 ejections which is down from last year. The two main reasons for disqualifications were Hate Speech and fighting. Our game management obviously improved as we...
by saoaofficials | Aug 29, 2024 | Announcements, Football, Mechanics, Rules
Officials, Week 1 is tomorrow. Newer officials go back to the last years training tapes (in Hudl) and review that information. If you don’t have access to Hudl please let me know. We removed members who haven’t paid their dues and we could have...
by saoaofficials | Aug 22, 2024 | Announcements, Football, Mechanics, Rules
Football Officials, It is hard to believe a new football season is already upon us. With that and it being Week #0 we need to start with a brief review to get the season started. IHSA Licensing Requirements: In order to be eligible to officiate an...
by saoaofficials | Aug 5, 2024 | Announcements, Clinics, Football
If you still need to attend a football clinic before the season kicks off, SAOA will host a Second Chance option. This clinic will be Level 2 only. Details are as follows: August 20, 20246:30 pmBelleville Fire Department Station #4 1125 S. Illinois StreetBelleville,...
by saoaofficials | Jul 29, 2024 | Announcements, Clinics, Football
The SAOA Football Clinic is this coming Saturday 8/3/24 with a kickoff at 8am; the clinic is free to all members. If you have not heard, the IHSA has changed the way they track attendance for clinics. There are NO MORE STICKERS! To help streamline the process please...
