One of the topics we discuss during our crew’s pre-game is the importance of refereeing the defense, or, in other words, making sure you are watching what the defense does during a competitive matchup, a drive to the basket, or a shot by the offense.… Read More »Why Do We Penalize the Defense So Often?
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
Today’s high school basketball officiating relies on the lead official too much, especially on any play moving toward the basket. Any crew of 3 that says all plays to the basket are the lead’s responsibility are just asking for missed calls and unnecessary problems during… Read More »Matchup Proximity
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
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.
In the February 16, 2022 issue of “The NFHS Voice,” Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations, stated nearly 50,000 sport’s officials have quit since the 2018-19 academic year. Although these 50,000 represent officials across all high… Read More »You Can’t Have it Both Ways
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
First Look At New High School Football Rule For 2023 – Basic Spot Penalty Enforcement | HTP #17 – YouTube A great summary with play examples from EFOA (Evergreen Football Officials Assoc. – Vancouver, WA).
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
Longtime DMOA Member and football official (umpire) Mike Mallberg of Adel recently passed away. Michael “Mike” Mallberg Obituary – The Des Moines Register