Below is the link to the football meeting recording:

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication

Tuesday August 20th at 6:30pm

Birmingham Groves High School

20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025

We will be in the little theater on the west side of the school off of 13 Mile

If you have conflicts attending at least two meetings in the sport(s) you officiate, please email us at: metrodetroitathleticofficials@gmail.com

Come early to register with us and speak with assignors.

Don’t forget to bring your rule book and we look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday August 10th at 9:00am

Birmingham Groves High School – Big Auditorium closest to Evergreen Rd.

20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025

Brad Bush – MHSAA Assistant Director (Rules Presentation)

Engage in conversation with athletic directors and coaches in attendance.

Breakout sessions by position

Purchase Officials and Correct Call Officiating will be onsite for officiating gear needs.

Avoid the line to register with us and submit your 24-25 dues electronically!

Again this year, electronic payment is possible! Most major apps are available including Zelle, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo. Please send payment to mdaomike@gmail.com and include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.

https://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/?page_id=40

and mailing check to:

MDAO

11204 Hickory Grove Ct. South Lyon MI 48178

Look forward to seeing you there!

Dues for the next school year (24-25) can now be paid. Your dues help to pay for items such as HUDL access for film sharing, Arbiter access for the association and resources for communicating with you. Dues are the same as last year which is $50 for one or more sports.

Again this year, electronic payment is possible with most major apps!

For Zelle, Google Pay and PayPal, please send payment to mdaomike@gmail.com and include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.

For Venmo use @Mike-Schram-19 and include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.

Dues can still be paid by completing a hard copy registration form available on our website at:

https://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MDAO-Registration-Form-2024-25.pdf

and mailing check to:

MDAO

11204 Hickory Grove Ct. South Lyon MI 48178

Being a Member In Good Standing with an approved association is a requirement by the MHSAA to be eligible for tournament games. This includes paying annual dues and attending relevant meetings. So don’t delay!

Jim Dworman is currently assigning officials for the 2024 youth Maccabi Games.

Reach out to him now at jdworman@dflaw.com to lock in your slot!

Contests will be hosted in Oakland County Monday July 29 through Thursday August 1.

All games will be held between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

He needs officials for the following sports:

BASKETBALL: At Bloomfield Hills HS, West Bloomfield HS, Jewish Community Center;

BASEBALL: At Bloomfield Hills HS, West Bloomfield HS, North Farmington HS, Groves HS and North Hills MS (old Lahser HS);

VOLLEYBALL: At Jewish Community Center;

SOCCER: At Founders Field in Farmington Hills;

ICE HOCKEY: At Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield; and

SWIMMING: At Bloomfield Hills HS.

Kendall Sherman Annual Football Training Camp

This camp is for anyone interested in officiating high school or college football from beginners to more experienced officials wanting to improve. Kendall Sherman has trained in this class and work with many football officials that have gone on to work in the MIAA, GLIAC, MAC, BIG 10 and the UFL.

The camp begins May 18th!

So don’t delay signing up! The camp is only $125 for an in depth education for football officiating.

To register contact Kendall Sherman at 248-561-0131 and submit payment to @kendallgsherman78 via Venmo.

The camp is six sessions (Saturday mornings) over the course of three months beginning May 18th to August 3rd at Birmingham Groves High School.

Guest speakers and trainers will include Gaylon Williams (BIG 10), Shawn Smith (NFL), Nicole Randolph (BIG10 & UFL), and Will McKoy (BIG10 & MHSAA Assistant Director).

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication

Metro Detroit Athletic Officials

www.metrodetroitathleticofficials.com

Below are excellent basketball training opportunities for the offseason.

Officials Whit Summer Training Camp

This camp is for anyone interested in officiating high school or college basketball. The camp will consist of top AAU teams from across the United States. There will be classroom sessions and guest speakers including coaches from the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) and Division I officials Jim Schipper and Lamont Simpson.

The camp will be held on Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The camp will start each day at 8AM and run until 5:00PM. Please use the link below to complete the registration form. Completed registrations are due by April 13th. Full payment (mailed) at the time of completing the registration form is preferred; however, due to the late notification, a (mailed) deposit of $100 due by April 13 with the remaining to be paid onsite will be acceptable.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc48jj0OelcBkRb6x6p0Nq0wVOJ0BGchvkJMhM_E5FO4Xo9og/viewform?usp=sf_link

For those planning to spend the night in Grand Rapids, hotel information is forthcoming.

For more information, please send inquiries to

Wallace Whitfield (248) 981-7887 or whitfield4204@comcast.net

 Motor City Area Basketball Officials Camp

The camp will take place on the campus of Wayne State University at their state-of-the-art facility in conjunction with the WSU Boys Basketball Team Camp on Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th, 2024.

The Motor City Area Basketball Officials Camp is directed by long time NCAA Official, and Wayne State University Basketball Hall of Famer, Delonda Little. Delonda has an extensive, decorated career in basketball as a player, a referee and as an assigner. She will be assisted by Associate Director, Malcolm Pennington. He brings a wealth of experience from all facets of officiating. Additionally, the camps staff of clinicians will be comprised of NCAA referees, with each having vast experience at the collegiate and high school levels.

Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the MCABOC online registration. For more information, please send inquiries to Delonda Little at dlittle44@yahoo.com or by calling or texting (313) 220-0012. You may also contact Malcolm Pennington at mdpenn3@aol.com, or (313) 407-6599.

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication

Below is the link to the baseball meeting recording:

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication

Due to technical difficulties, the baseball test review meeting had to be cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. It has been rescheduled for Monday April 1st at 8:00pm. Meeting link information is below.

Please share these links with anyone interested in officiating softball or baseball. If you did not receive this email directly from us please email shanebies@hotmail.com to have your information updated.

We have it set up so you won’t need a passcode. Just click the link if joining by computer audio or use any of the phone numbers below if you need to.

Baseball

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530406688

+1 309 205 3325

Meeting ID: 845 3040 6688

Please email Shane Bies shanebies@hotmail.com or metrodetroitathleticofficials@gmail.com for assistance.

Hope you can join us!

Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication