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...
by saoaofficials | Oct 19, 2023 | Announcements, Football, Mechanics, Rules
Football Officials, SAOA final in season meeting will be Wednesday October 25, 2023, at Boogies in Maryville with a 6:30pm kickoff. Last SAOA training tape was shared in Hudl, focus is on penalty enforcements. Let me begin by thanking all of you for your commitment...
by saoaofficials | Oct 12, 2023 | Announcements, Football, Mechanics, Rules
Football Officials, Training tape for week 8 has been sent out. Focus is blocking below waist and chop blocks. Round 1 assignments have been sent out let me know if your crew received one, especially if this is your first one. Next meeting is 10/25/23 at Boogies in...
by saoaofficials | Oct 5, 2023 | Football, Mechanics, Meetings, Rules
Good morning, Thanks to all that attended last night. The sign in sheet had 47 names on it, which is my best turnout for an in-season meeting, non-playoff meeting. I hope everyone learned something new last night, a new rule, a new official, new mechanic, or new place...
