membership: join OR RENEW
SAOA Membership: Join/Renew
Membership: Any person who is a football or basketball official registered with the Illinois High School Association and in good standing is eligible for membership in the Association.
Benefits of Membership:
- Help from fellow officials to educate and help you advance.
- Free admittance to annual IHSA certified clinics in both sports for state certification requirements.
- Listed on the Arbiter website that all area athletic directors can access for your availability.
- Access to Hudl for game film review.
- Monthly meetings during football and basketball season covering a variety of topics.
- Awards for achieving playoff assignments and/or reaching the state finals.
Step 1: Complete the Form Below
Make sure to hit “Submit” at the end of the form and then return to this page to complete payment at the bottom of the page.
Step 2: Membership Payment
Payment can be made here with any major credit card, debit card, or Paypal account. A PAYPAL ACCOUNT IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PAYMENT. Payment may also be made in-person at an SAOA clinic.
Once payment is submitted above and the membership form has been completed, your membership is considered active.
Event Calendar
Important Dates
Don’t miss any of the important meeting, clinic, or conference dates! We’ve got all of the dates you want to know about so you won’t miss a beat. View the calendar here.
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Benefits of Joining SAOA
Joining an officials association has many great benefits. From mentoring to development and networking to access to assignors and athletic directors. Learn more here.