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Official Coordinator Corner

Become an Official

It takes a lot of volunteers to make youth sports work.  Expand your knowledge of wrestling.  Give back to a sport that you love.  Make a little extra money.

Here is some basic information on becoming an official. 

1)      Go to the MSHSAA web site to fill out an online application. https://www.mshsaa.org/Officials/application.aspx

2)      The registration fee is $65.00 for one sport.

3)      You will be sent a 2023-2024 Rule Book and Case Book.

4)      Take a one time on online open book test over wrestling rules.

5)      Attend a Mechanics Clinic the first three years of registration.

6)      If you want to be eligible to officiate MSHSAA events you will also be required to complete the National Federation Part II exam.

7)      Purchase Officials Uniform – A Package deal is around $75.00 http://www.getofficial.com/wrestling-referee-starter-package-everything-you-need-to-get-started/

If you have questions about registering with MSHSAA call their Office (573-875-4880).

 

 

2023-2024 Rules Meetings have not been scheduled at this time. When the dates become available they will be posted on the MSHSAA site for officials at https://www.mshsaa.org/Officials/RulesMeetings.aspx.  This is also available online on the MSHSAA web site.

 

 

Visit this page for important information from our Official's Coordinator Rick Schwab with Mike McAlister as the folkstyle liaison.  Please email the contacts below for any questions or concerns.

Rick Schwab - rickyschwab@gmail.com

Mike McAlister - mmcalister63@gmail.com   

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