Rochester Area Official's Association

04/25/2026

One of the absolujte best in the business!

St. Charles Activities Director Scott McCready comes with a jolt of enthusiasm and decades of dedication to the students and athletes in the town 25 miles east of Rochester.

04/20/2026

Shout out to Mankato West Softball for proving that excellence isn't just about the scoreboard; it’s about the respect you show for every participant in the game.

Read the full story on our website.

During the official umpire/coach/captain meeting at home plate—the technical moment where ground rules are established and lineups are exchanged—the Mankato West athletes presented the officiating crew with handwritten thank-you notes.

04/01/2026

Registration for the 2026 ICCAC Basketball Officials Clinic now open. Click the link to our web site for more information.

These clinics provide an exclusive opportunity to officiate NJCAA men’s and women’s games in a clinic setting. These are college teams with their coaches using NCAA playing rules.

03/30/2026

13th Annual Southeast Minnesota Official's Camp Registration Now Open!

Basketball official's camp for high school and college officials wanting to improve their craft and work in front of assignors in various conferences.

03/14/2026

https://www.uppermidwestofficials.org/so/f3PpjY2K8?languageTag=en

Advance Your Career Don’t miss out. Elevate your officiating game with UMOA. Check back soon for clinic registration and details.

03/03/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 North Star Clinic Football Officials Clinic!

New this Year - Counts towards MSHSL in Person Clinic Requirement!

Why Attend the North Star Football Officiating Clinic?

The Upper Midwest Officials Association (UMOA) is dedicated to recruiting, training, and advancing football officials at all levels. Whether you're striving to break into high school football or aiming for the Big Ten, the UMOA provides the guidance, mentorship, and support needed to navigate the challenging path of becoming a top-quality official.

By attending this clinic, you'll gain direct one-on-one access to subject matter experts, rule clarifications, and best practices from seasoned officials and conference coordinators These sessions are designed to help you stay sharp, confident, and up-to-date with mechanics and expectations for the upcoming season in addition to working actual simulated game reps with NCAA athletes.

Don’t miss out. Elevate your officiating game with UMOA.

For more information, view the 2026 Clinic Info Page.

Upper Midwest Officials Association (UMOA) is a Minnesota-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping football officials advance in their careers.

02/27/2026

Jared Butson is the heart of St. Charles athletics, known for his work as a PE teacher, a highly respected official, and an assignor for the Rochester Area Officials Association (RAOA).

Here he is in action, not making calls, but driving the team bus to a critical playoff match in Caledonia. The drive is deeply personal for Jared, as he balances his many responsibilities to support his community and his own son, who is a player on the team.

02/13/2026

Developing the Next Generation of Officials: Basketball Training at Pine Island
On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, Pine Island High School hosted a specialized training session for high school-aged athletes transitioning from the court to the whistle.

Led by RAOA veteran officials Jim Fall, Jess Krawlinski, and MJ Wagenson, these aspiring referees engaged in a rigorous curriculum focused on the technical aspects of basketball officiating.

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On a brisk Saturday, February 7th, 2026, the gym at Pine Island High School buzzed with a different kind of intensity. It wasn't the sound of squeaking sneakers or cheering fans, but rather the focused hum of learning, as a group of eager high school athletes gathered to delve into the intricate wor...

02/11/2026

Have you ever wondered how officials advance in this great and exciting avocation other than doing a great job and perhaps establishing a solid reputation?

Have you had aspirations to break into the college ranks? If you currently work college ball, is your schedule where you would like it to be or are there other conferences you want to work in?

Are you still waiting for the Conference Tournament assignment?

The 2026 Next Level College Officiating Camp takes place in June this Summer in Kenosha, WI.

For more information, check out our web site.

Why:  Have you ever wondered how officials advance in this great and exciting avocation other than doing a great job and perhaps establishing a solid reputation? 

02/10/2026