MLB Umpire Helps Local Clinic
https://www.kcci.com/article/pat-hoberg-mlb-umpire-stats-baseball-ump-training-clinic-des-moines-iowa/46992903
Dan Johnson
Started officiating football in 2001, moved to Referee & crew chief in 2006.
Legislation Update: Iowa Sports Officials Bill
House File 2078 was introduced in January, but it appears this bill never gained enough interest or traction to make it a legislative priority and hence it has not advanced past the critical funnel week in the 2024 Iowa Legislative Session. That’s not cool. But… Read More »Legislation Update: Iowa Sports Officials Bill
One Tough Ref
If you haven’t seen this feature Scott Reister of KCCI did on our own Jerry Bowhay, give it a look. But not if you’re squeamish at all — he somehow pops the knee back into place to finish the game. https://www.kcci.com/article/watch-ref-pops-knee-back-into-place-finishes-game/46620806
Congrats to our ’23 FB Championship Crews
8-Player – Bishop Garrigan (Algona) vs. BedfordReferee: Chris Hoffert • Umpire: Patrick Lincoln • Linesman: Mike Johnson • Line judge: Steve Hoffert • Back judge: Jim Prouty Class A – West Hancock vs. Woodbury CentralReferee: Marty Bowen • Umpire: Adam Moyers • Linesman: Casey Bowen • … Read More »Congrats to our ’23 FB Championship Crews
Remembering Chuck Fowler
Longtime DMOA member, football and basketball official Chuck Fowler passed away last week after a brief illness at the age of 83. First crew shown is from ’92 (note the absence of a BJ), followed by Chuck’s 2011 crew.
Check out IHSAA ACHIEVE: the new digital version of the Iowa Hall of Pride
While we miss the physical presence of the Iowa Hall of Pride, it’s great to know we have even greater access to many of their digital assets online. You’ll get lost in the great video archives across all sports. Filter your search by Basketball, Football,… Read More »Check out IHSAA ACHIEVE: the new digital version of the Iowa Hall of Pride
In memory of Mike Mallberg
Longtime DMOA Member and football official (umpire) Mike Mallberg of Adel recently passed away. Michael “Mike” Mallberg Obituary – The Des Moines Register
2023 FB Clinics
This page on Texas Football Officials is a good reference. Camps and Clinics (txfbofficials.com)
Game Ball Goes to the Officials
On behalf of all the dedicated football officials in our area, our own Dave Rittman recently accepted the weekly game ball honors from the hosts of ABC-Local 5 Sports show Friday Night Blitz.
Waverly Ump Retires at State Championship
Mark Freund of WHO Sports did a nice story recently about the retirement of Randy Morris of Waverly. I don’t know Randy, but he sure went out in style. https://who13.com/sports/iowa-umpire-leaves-shoes-on-field-after-final-game/amp/
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