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 | Oct 23, 2023 | Announcements, Basketball, Mechanics, Rules
The visiting team (dark jerseys) may wear a t-shirt that matches the jersey color OR a black t-shirt. All players must match in terms of t-shirt color. The home team (white jerseys) may only wear a white t-shirt. If t-shirt colors don’t...
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...
