SAOA News & Updates
Dead Ball Officiating & Getting Your Holding Calls Right
Click here and here for two great resources to help you better your game this season.
2019 IHSA Football Play Clock Rules
Click here to review rules related to the 40-second clock, the 25-second clock, and Official's time-out.
Marc Parker is IHSA Boys Basketball Official of the Year
Congratulations to SAOA member Marc Parker for being selected as the IHSA 2019 Boys Basketball Official of the Year! He received the award Saturday, July 20th at the IHSA Officials Conference in East Peoria, IL. This is an honor and well-deserved recognition for his...
IHSA-Certified SAOA Football Clinic Information
Whether you're a newer or veteran football official, we hope to see you at our annual clinic. Members of SAOA get free admission to our clinic. If you'd like to attend, please join our association by clicking here and enjoy one year as an SAOA member with your...
Trail Curl and PCA
If you're not familiar with the terms above, click here and here for discussions on concepts you need to be familiar with for the upcoming season.
Up Your Game
Click here for a comprehensive look at how you should manage your games, all the way from pre-game to post-game.
Basketball Rules Changes from the NFHS
Click here for information regarding upcoming basketball rules changes.
Congratulations Dave Collins!
The SAOA would like to congratulate Dave Collins on his retirement from basketball and football officiating and on being the newest official to be named as an honorary lifetime member of the SAOA. Thank you Dave for your consistent commitment to officiating and for...
Approved Minutes from 3.24.2019 SAOA Board Meeting
Click here to read minutes from the SAOA Board meeting held on 3.24.2019.
SAOA Apparel
Need new apparel for the upcoming season? Lee's Sports has partnered with the SAOA to offer discounted prices on great, name-brand apparel for both on and off the field/court. Click here to browse the options and order yours! Prices are still good even though the date...