SAOA News & Updates
Karhliker’s Korner – Week 9 Football Newsletter
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...
Karhliker’s Korner – Week 8 Football Newsletter
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...
Karhliker’s Korner – Week 7 Football Newsletter
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...
Karhliker’s Korner – Week 5 Football Newsletter
Football Officials, Members the next SAOA meeting is next Wednesday 10/4 at TRs Place in Belleville with special guest Sam Knox. Food will be served. Kickoff will be 6:30PM. During the past couple of weeks, I have received several questions regarding Force and...
Karhlikers’ Korner – Week 4 Football Newsletter
Football Officials, We had some interesting questions and plays presented from last week’s games which I will share with you below, but first I am going to do a quick rules refresher as a result of several questions I have received. Here they are in no particular...
Karhliker’s Corner – Week 3 Football Newsletter
Football Officials, Next meeting is next Wednesday 9/20/23 at Jon Davis Wrestling Center in Edwardsville. Winners to the quiz questions were Brian Jackson, Jeff Harris, and Justin Royer. I'm hoping to have a training tape out this week along with another...
Karhliker’s Corner – Week 2 Football Newsletter
Football Officials, After receiving numerous inquiries/requests and encouragement to start writing the weekly newsletters again, I reluctantly agreed to one stipulation; questions regarding rules and mechanics must be submitted by you the readers in order to provide...
2023 Football Pre-Season Information
The 2023 high school football season is upon us!The SAOA Clinic is August 19th at 8am at O’Fallon High School (600 S Smiley St, O'Fallon, IL 62269). An event has been set up in Arbiter. New to the clinic this year level 1 officials will be working an on...
IHSA Certified Football Clinic-SAVE THE DATE
This year's football clinic will be held August 19, 2023 from 8:00-12:00 at O'Fallon Township High School. Details will be posted in the coming weeks, so check back for information on how to register. Hope to see you there!
Officials Needed This Summer
Officials are needed to work at Belleville West and Lindenwood-Belleville Saturday June 3, from 9am to 3pm and Sunday June 4, from 10am to 3pm. Pay is $30. In addition, there are 4 games each Tuesday night in June at Belleville West and Lindenwood-Belleville. Contact...