Rochester Area Official's Association

Rochester Area Official's Association The Rochester Area Official's Association strives to recruit and retain individuals whom are interested in the sport of officiating.

In effort to support the Minnesota State High School League and its efforts to recruit and retain sports officials, the Rochester Area Official’s Association is implementing a recruiting effort to inform the public about officiating and the opportunities that officials have to make a positive impact on today’s athletes. If you have an interest in learning more about the sport of officiating we would be more than happy to answer questions and provide information on how to get involved.

2024-2025 RAOA State Tournament Officials (that were present at the Annual Meeting this past Sunday).
06/25/2025

2024-2025 RAOA State Tournament Officials (that were present at the Annual Meeting this past Sunday).

New Officials that were present at the Annual Meeting on Sunday night. Left to Right: Coltt Ullom (baseball), John Chr...
06/25/2025

New Officials that were present at the Annual Meeting on Sunday night. Left to Right: Coltt Ullom (baseball), John Christian (football), Joe "Klunderstruck" Klunder (Football) and Patrick Walsh (softball and baseball). Congrats!

MJ Presents Andrew Moore his RAOA Service Aware via Zoom. Andrew recently moved to Texas from the Rochester Area,
06/25/2025

MJ Presents Andrew Moore his RAOA Service Aware via Zoom. Andrew recently moved to Texas from the Rochester Area,

Chris Zollner working the 4A Baseball Final at Target Field on June 14th. Congrats Chris!
06/18/2025

Chris Zollner working the 4A Baseball Final at Target Field on June 14th. Congrats Chris!

Meet Luke DeckerSt. Charles senior (and RAOA Official) Luke Decker has a "can do" attitude when it comes to participatio...
06/09/2025

Meet Luke Decker

St. Charles senior (and RAOA Official) Luke Decker has a "can do" attitude when it comes to participation in high school activities.

His high school journey has been filled with athletics, student leadership, education-based clubs and working as a community-minded spirit in the midst of the city's fiscal challenges.

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Read the full article on the MSHSL web site here.

RAOA Umpires at the State TournamentJeff (Newt) Newton, MJ Wagenson, and Ron Giles working a state championship game at ...
06/09/2025

RAOA Umpires at the State Tournament

Jeff (Newt) Newton, MJ Wagenson, and Ron Giles working a state championship game at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium at the University of Minnesota on June 6th, 2025!

🏈⚽🏀 Minnesota Needs More High School Sports Officials! ⚾🏐🎓Love high school sports? So do we. But here’s the truth: games...
05/22/2025

🏈⚽🏀 Minnesota Needs More High School Sports Officials! ⚾🏐🎓

Love high school sports? So do we. But here’s the truth: games can’t happen without officials — and right now, Minnesota is facing a shortage.

From Friday night football to weekend volleyball tournaments and midweek basketball battles, officials are the heartbeat of the game. They keep things fair, fun, and safe for everyone on the field or court.

👟 Why become a high school official?
✅ Stay connected to the sports you love
✅ Help support young athletes in your community
✅ Enjoy a flexible schedule
✅ Get paid while making a real difference
✅ Be part of the team behind the scenes

Whether you're a former athlete, coach, or just a passionate fan — this is your chance to give back and keep the games going strong across Minnesota.

🎯 No refs = no games.
Let’s keep the whistle blowing and the scoreboard running.

📲 Learn more and sign up today: https://www.raoamn.org/join-raoa

🚨 Limited Spots Remaining! 🚨The 12th Annual Southeast Minnesota Officials Camp is almost at capacity! 🏀The High School C...
05/07/2025

🚨 Limited Spots Remaining! 🚨

The 12th Annual Southeast Minnesota Officials Camp is almost at capacity! 🏀

The High School Camp is nearly full, and the College Camp is filling up quickly—with only a handful of spots left. If you’ve been thinking about registering, now’s the time to lock in your place!

This is an outstanding opportunity to grow as an official, sharpen your skills, and learn from some of the best in the business. Don’t miss out on being part of this highly respected camp.

✅ Register today before it’s too late:
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Basketball official's camp for high school and college officials wanting to improve their craft and work in front of assignors in various conferences.

There’s still time to register for the 12th Annual Southeast Minnesota Officials Camp, but spots are filling up fast!If ...
04/04/2025

There’s still time to register for the 12th Annual Southeast Minnesota Officials Camp, but spots are filling up fast!

If you're looking to improve your officiating skills and get valuable feedback, this is a great opportunity.

Don't miss out—secure your spot today before the camp fills up!
https://www.semnofficialscamp.com/

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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

Last chance to register for the 2025 North Star Clinic! Are you ready to take your football officiating skills to the n...
04/04/2025

Last chance to register for the 2025 North Star Clinic!

Are you ready to take your football officiating skills to the next level? Whether you’re looking to refine your mechanics, gain insights from top officials, or prepare for the next step in your officiating career, the Second Annual North Star Football Officiating Clinic is the perfect opportunity!

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

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