Big News from the DMOA! The Des Moines Officials Association is pleased to announce two new collaborative partnerships to enhance member benefits. For years, your DMOA Board of Directors has worked hard to drive value into your annual membership. Our in-season clinics have seen participation… Read More »New Membership Format is Here
“Hello all –Just a quick thank you to the officials. This gentleman (and his colleague) did a wonderful job balancing teaching” the kids with calling a fair game today. They both took time to provide individual instruction and help these kids learn while fostering a… Read More »Why We Officiate…
As you recall, this 8th grade battle of cross-town rivals has an A, B and 5th quarter segments. Annually, I award game balls to the smallest roster editor player on each team. The award is referred to as “The Biggest Dog” award, where I reference… Read More »Battle for Ankeny Biggest Dog Award
On Thursday, August 22 we hosted our largest clinic yet:
Date: Aug. 22, 2024 Location: Ankeny High School Cost: $75 for non-members, $50 for DMOA members (Registration is Now Closed – contact Larry Jacobus for possible walk-up registration at the clinic) Agenda: 3:45 PM – Registration 4:00 – 5:00 – Opening Session (includes information from… Read More »Details on the 2024 DMOA Football Clinic Released
And here’s the NFHS documentation for Basketball Rule Changes 2024-25 (includes a PDF to download).
This article features our own Scott Helverson, but it speaks to his connection with other local officials who encouraged him and brought him along. Published by the University of Iowa in 2019. Former Hawkeye Player Officiates His Third Superbowl And just a reminder: You can… Read More »Not Long Ago
Thank you for your help with officials for the all star games. We had a great day and your group was definitely a big part of that. I enjoyed visiting with all your officials and everyone did a great job. – Verlan Nikkel, IBCA Officials Participating in this tournament: Brent… Read More »Thanks to these BB officials
2024 “Hoops in the Heartland” Basketball ClinicHigh School Basketball Officiating ClinicSaturday, June 15, 2024 Winterset High SchoolWinterset, IowaCheck-In: 10:30 AMRegistration Fee: $75 (NOTE: Bold items above are newly updated) What’s Included:Top 3A and 4A boys high school teams compete in a double elimination tournament. 12… Read More »2024 Summer Basketball Clinic Announced
The Des Moines Officials Association is excited to offer it members and others an online discussion and dialog focused on issues important to basketball officiating. Each month, a short article will be posted under this tag “The Primary Focus.” For the following few months or… Read More »Welcome to The Primary Focus