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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