Rochester Area Official's Association

12/06/2024

https://www.kimt.com/news/local/rctc-instructor-to-receive-girls-women-in-sport-award/article_a2fa939e-b345-11ef-ae43-33c623f88596.html

Mary Jane Wagenson will be one of 12 to receive the Marie Berg Education award for 2025.

09/04/2024

A little humor for y’all as he we head into week 2 of the high school football season

"Fans, we live in a world that has football, and those games have to be officiated by men and women with flags. Who's gonna do it? One of you? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for bad calls, and you curse the officials. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That mistakes, while unfortunate, are part of the game. And an official's existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, is still required to play the game.

You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about on this forum, you want me on that game. You need me on that game! We use words like honor, integrity, love for the game. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent honoring our avocation. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who yells and screams at me about a rule he doesn't understand, under the blanket of the very opportunity to play the game that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it.

I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a flag, and take up a position. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think of how I do my job."

07/03/2024

We’ve been diligently working on enhancing our website, and we’re excited to share some updates with you. The homepage now features a fresh look and feel. We've also added a New Officials Hub to the main menu, providing easy access to evaluation forms and other resources. Under the football tab, you can now navigate directly to sections like rules and mechanics, videos, and quizzes.

Please note that the site currently offers the best experience on a computer browser. We’re still working on optimizing the iPhone app.

We’d love for you to check out the updates and share any feedback you have. Thanks!

Lee, often referred to as "The Doctor," had a career spanning 45 years. Throughout his career, Lee worked in all five major sports and had the privilege of officiating multiple State Championships.

06/30/2024

06/22/2024

A celebration is occurring tonight in Spring Grove to honor and recognize long time and legendary basketball coaches Wade Grinde, Al Lochner, and Tom Vix. Combined they have over 100 years of basketball coaching!

06/15/2024

When your partner forgets their ref bag, you stand in solidarity—because friends don’t let friends look ridiculous alone!

06/03/2024

As camp is only just over a month away, space is VERY LIMITED. Register now to ensure your spot at one of the best basketball officiating camps in the region!

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

05/04/2024

Space is LIMITED. Register now to ensure your spot!

https://semnofficialscamp.com

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

04/03/2024

A friendly reminder of a great upcoming camp to improve your officiating skills. Spots are filling up fast, so register now to confirm your spot!

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

03/30/2024

If you've ever thought about it...now is the time!
https://www.raoamn.org/join-raoa

03/13/2024

https://www.raoamn.org/_files/ugd/fefb1d_d8ce5be7e0c14beb9652cce2866a8bd7.pdf

03/03/2024

Are you a basketball official wanting to improve your game? There is no better way to improve your game than attending camp. Registration is now open for Southeast Minnesota Officials Camp!

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

02/29/2024

Great interviewer and interviewees on KTTC Midwest access today!!!!
If you or someone you know would like to sign up to become an official please message us!!

Wednesday, MJ Wagenson, a decorated multi-sport official with RAOA and Lisa Quednow, an Associate Director for the MSHSL, stopped by Midwest Access to address the need.

02/17/2024

One of our new backetball officials in the New Officials Program did a great job at Lourdes HS tonight !! Message us if you know anyone who wants to give back to the game and start officiating!!!

02/16/2024

Some students are working through the rule book to answer a few sports questions St Charles Career Fair!

RAOA Members supporting the booth & Thanks to St Charles HS for inviting us.

MJ Wagenson
Jared Buston
Jordan Jensen
Aric Kittleson
Barb Storsveen

02/12/2024

Thanks to Pine Island Boys Basketball Coach McNamara's youth tourney where we get these local youth involved as prospective officials!! Special thanks to clinicians Butson, Fall, Kralewski, Okstad, Newton, and MJ (otherwise know as PIOA).

02/03/2024

It is great to see new up-and-comer Willie starting to officiate, and also past veterans such as Willsie giving back to help these up-and-coming youth officials learn the trade!! Awesome work boys!!