The IHSAA and IGHSAU are teaming up to present this free webinar for anyone interested in officiating high school sports. Click below or scan the QR code above to register on their site. Note the incentive: Free registration for the first 30 new officials who… Read More »New Officials Recruiting Event, Wed. 10-14
Episode 1: “So You Want to Be a Ref? How to Get Started in Officiating” – August 2026 Great news – the DMOA has new episodes of the podcast Nice Call Ref! Highlights: “Welcome” (host Adam Busch 0:15), “Tell us how you got started” (Scott… Read More »Episode 1: Nice Call Ref podcast
Date: Aug. 21, 2025 Location: Ankeny High School Cost: $75 for non-members, $50 for DMOA members (Registration is now open). Agenda: 3:45 PM – Check-in 4:00 – 5:00 – Opening Session: New Rules Presentation from Jared Chizek, IHSAA 5:00 – 6:30 – Scrimmage/On-Field Work (Intra-Squad… Read More »2025 DMOA Football Officiating Clinic Registration
Great discussion around keys in the passing game along with a few kicking game pointers – great film review. https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/dmj2_IcbKzefmquTZwG1nRc1eXgQ85vJaRPhHLTnPOKfnNTipkK2JUG-RrQjaOKP.4-dJnDyY4Sdz4xvU?startTime=1725489959000 Passcode: rj6+gS.%
On Thursday, August 22 we hosted our largest clinic yet:
This page on Texas Football Officials is a good reference. Camps and Clinics (txfbofficials.com)
“The DMOA is pleased to announce a formal mentorship program for interested veteran and new basketball and football officials. The program, ‘Each ONE, Bring ONE’, will match veteran officials with inexperienced officials and will include personalized 1:1 discussions on officiating topics, mentoring/encouragement and periodic observation/evaluation/feedback… Read More »Formal Officiating Mentorship Program
