Sunday December 22 from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Please share this information with anyone currently officiating basketball.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85626225495
Meeting ID: 856 2622 5495
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US
+1 646 931 3860 US (Chicago)
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
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials
Due to the postseason exam not yet being available from the MHSAA, the test review meeting schedule for this Wednesday December 11th is cancelled. We will reschedule a virtual meeting once the test is released.
In the meantime, we STRONGLY encourage you to check your MIGS status on the MHSAA website.
Reminder that the MIGS deadline for basketball is Thursday December 26th!
The MHSAA will not allow us to add people after the deadline!
Don’t delay reviewing your status! One of the qualifications to officiate basketball in the postseason is to be a Member In Good Standing (MIGS) with an approved local officials association. We have updated our list on the MHSAA website.
Please remember that if you are MIGS in basketball that you should show as MIGS TWO times (once for boys and once for girls basketball).
How to check your MIGS status on the MHSAA website!
1) Go to www.mhsaa.com and login to MY MHSAA (red button upper right hand corner) with your username/password.
2) Then click the MY MHSAA (should be a blue color now) to pull down a menu of options.
3) Click “Officials Services”
4) Click Member in Good Standing
5) Confirm you are listed with at least one approved association for both boys and girls basketball (if you intend to officiate both).
You may choose to be part of any local approved association as long as they support basketball. If you plan to join the Metro Detroit Athletic Officials association, please submit your registration dues as soon as possible. Again this year, electronic payment is possible!
Send payment to mdaomike@gmail.com via Zelle, Google Pay and PayPal.
For Venmo use @Mike-Schram-19
Include your name, officials ID and your preferred email address.
You may also complete our registration form and mail payment in the next few days to:
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials
11204 Hickory Grove Ct.
South Lyon, Michigan 48178
If you are not listed as MIGS with us, but believe you should be, please email mdaomike@gmail.com
Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials
| Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the meeting last Monday. Below is follow up and reminders for the season. Also remember that registered sport officials in Michigan represent only about 0.1% of the entire state population! Be on time, always act professionally, never stop learning, and most of all, have fun this season! 1) We are sharing the NFHS Faking Being Fouled Best Practices document. It also endorsed by the MHSAA and it’s on their website as well. To help make implementation of this rule easier, remember that we do NOT want stop play immediately IF it takes the advantage away from the OFFENDED team. Wait until the offended team no longer has the advantage and THEN stop play to report the flop. We stop play immediately and report the call only if we are not taking the advantage away from the offended team. Otherwise, it will be a delayed whistle. https://www.nfhs.org/media/7213020/faking-being-fouled-best-practices.pdf 2) The MHSAA has produced a new basketball officials manual for 2024-25 and it’s excellent. New and veteran officials should both take time to review it: https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Officials/Basketball/Michigan_BK_Officiating_Manual-2024-2025.pdf?time=1731011442344 3) Don’t forget that the MHSAA has a Sport Specific Content page for basketball page. Go to the link from the main MHSAA page by clicking “Officials” at the top of the MHSAA page, then “Sports Specific Content” and then “Basketball.” Or simply click the direct link below. MHSAA is constantly updating the page. It is where the postseason test will be posted along with other extremely helpful materials. https://www.mhsaa.com/i-am/officials/sports-specific-content/basketball-officials-information 4) A Better Official is a YouTube page that focuses on only high school basketball rules and mechanics. They publish new content regularly including multiple videos that are only 3 minutes long that go over individual new 24-25 rules. Watch them all and go back to the page often! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLI4T_SHvEVdekqAKvW-rxQ 5) Remember to reach out to the assignor if there are any major issues or controversies in your contests (e.g. player or coach ejections, fights, etc.). You want them to hear from you first before coaches and/or the school. Their contact information is in the link below and it will also be on the game assignment you accepted in ArbiterSports. https://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/?page_id=28 6) Remember that one of the requirements to be tournament eligible is to be a member in good standing with a local approved association. Again this year, electronic payment is possible! Most major apps are available including Zelle, Google Pay, and PayPal. Please send payment to mdaomike@gmail.com for Zelle, Google Pay, and PayPal. For Venmo use @Mike-Schram-19Include 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 7) Reminder that our next meeting is coming up soon! It will be virtual and we will cover the test for postseason consideration. Wednesday December 11th at 6:30pm Zoom linked to follow soon! |
MDAO apparel is available through BSN Sports until November 13th. Go to www.bsnteamsports.com and type MDAO24 for the access code. Shirts, shorts, hoodies and more are available!
For more information, click on this link for the flyer:
http://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MDAO-flyer.pdf
Or scan the below QR code with your camera phone:
Thank you for hard work and dedication this year!
Below is the link to the football meeting recording:
Thank you more than ever this year for your patience, dedication
| Given the material we will be covering and in effort to promote increased attendance, we have decided to make the next football meeting virtual only. Tuesday September 10 from 6:30pm-8:00pm We will be covering the Post Season Test and strongly recommend you review the questions prior to the meeting. PDF copy is available at: https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Officials/Football/2024-MHSAA-Football-Postseason-Exam.pdf?time=1725645394866 Please share this information with anyone currently officiating football. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011679788 Meeting ID: 810 1167 9788 Dial by your location: +1 646 931 3860 US +1 312 626 6799 (Chicago) 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 |
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:
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.
