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Test Review Meeting (Virtual) Reminder & Link

We will be reviewing the MHSAA Basketball test for post season consideration tonight. As we have done with other test reviews, we will have an interactive quiz available for those on laptops and desktops.
We strongly encourage you to review the test beforehand. A pdf version of the test questions are available at:
https://www.mhsaa.com/Portals/0/documents/officials/basketball/bb%20exam.pdf

Wednesday December 15 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Please share this information with anyone currently officiating football.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83652878109
Meeting ID: 836 5287 8109


Basketball Tip Off Meeting

Monday November 1st at 6:30pm
Birmingham Groves High School

20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025

In the little theater on the West side of the high school.

Come early to register with us and visit vendors for officiating gear
Floor demonstration for newer officials
Local coaches to discuss games that will have a shot clock
Meet with local assignors
Please remember that one of the requirements to be tournament eligible is be a member in good standing with a local approved association.

New 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.

Dues can still be paid by completing a hard copy registration form available on our website at:
http://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/?page_id=40
and mailing check to:
MDAO 11204 Hickory Grove Ct. South Lyon MI 48178

As a reminder, we’ve been advised by MHSAA to clear out our members in good standing for each sport every year. To be considered a member in good standing with the MDAO for a sport, remember to:

1) pay your dues for the year

2) submit an updated registration form (even if your information has not changed) and

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

Look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder Football Kick Off Save the Date

This a reminder for the annual Metro Detroit Athletic Officials Football Kickoff Clinic
This meeting is planned to be in person!
Detailed agenda to follow shortly.

Saturday August 7th at 9:00am
Birmingham Groves High School Big Auditorium closest to Evergreen Rd. 20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025

Come early to register with us and purchase officiating gear available from:
Look forward to seeing you there!

MDAO 21-22 Dues

Dues for the next school year (21-22) 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.

New 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.

Dues can still be paid by completing a hard copy registration form available on our website at:
http://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/?page_id=40
and mailing check to:
MDAO11204 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!

COVID Vaccination Opportunity for Sports Officials!

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Lake Shore Public Schools is pleased to announce a vaccination clinic for Lake Shore Public Schools on Saturday February 27th located at Ascension St. John Hospital Urgent Care in Harrison Township. The second dose will be administered on Saturday March 27th at the same location. This clinic will serve those that require both doses and an appointment must be made in order to receive the vaccination.    At this time, find ourselves in the position to offer limited vaccination appointments to the sports officials that may serve our district, as we understand the important role you play in the lives of our students.   

Click the link below to schedule these appointments by 11:59 p.m. TODAY, Wednesday, February 24, 2021
https://forms.gle/tcd5iKy158xSPsah6

COVID Vaccination Appointment

Ascension St. John Hospital Urgent Care25990 Crocker Blvd. Harrison Township, MI 48045

The Moderna Vaccine will be used which is a TWO dose series – You MUST be available for BOTH dates to sign up! Dose #1- Saturday, February 27th Dose #2 – Saturday, March 27th Your appointment time will be the same for BOTH dates.

Please join us in THANKING the Lake Shore Staff for this tremendous opportunity and for their support of High School Officials!