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

Below is the link to the softball meeting recording:

The baseball meeting had to be cancelled due to technical difficulties. It has been rescheduled for Monday April 1st at 8:00pm. We apologize for the inconvenience. Meeting link to follow.

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

Metro Detroit Athletic Officials

Due to technical difficulties we are unable to host the baseball test meeting tonight. We will work to reschedule it. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please stay tuned for more details. The softball meeting is being recorded and a link for the recording will be shared in the future.

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

Both meetings are scheduled at the same time (Monday March 25 from 8:00pm-9:00pm), but each has their own separate link and phone numbers.

Please ensure you click the correct link for the meeting you wish to attend. A recording of both meeting will be made available.

Please share these links with anyone interested in officiating softball or baseball.

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.

Softball

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81338002821

+1 312 626 6799 US

Meeting ID: 813 3800 2821

Baseball

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83808588966

+1 301 715 8592

Meeting ID: 838 0858 8966

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

Our first meeting is planned to be in-person at Birmingham Groves High School. Our following two meetings are planned to be virtual. Meeting links will be forthcoming.

Purchase Officials will be available on March 18th at Groves to assist you with your equipment needs.

Birmingham Groves High School

20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025

Monday March 18 – Softball @ 6:30pm & Baseball @ 7:30pm (In Person Little Theater)

Monday March 25 (Test Review) – Softball & Baseball @ 8:00pm (Virtual)

Monday April 1 – Softball & Baseball @ 8:00pm (Virtual)

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!

Due to scheduling conflicts, the last basketball meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 21st is cancelled.

We congratulate everyone with postseason assignments and wish you luck.

Below are some helpful tools to finish the regular season strong and prepare for the postseason:

A Better Official YouTube Page

http://www.youtube.com/@BetterOfficials

MHSAA Basketball Sports Specific Page

https://www.mhsaa.com/i-am/officials/sports-specific-content/basketball-officials-information

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

All other items (besides rules presentation) are due Wednesday January 3rd.

Please make sure to follow the links below to ensure that you have completed all necessary requirements (links included below):

Rules Meetings

Also required to officiate any high school competition!

Be sure you have completed BOTH the “Official Rules Meeting” and “Basketball Rules Meeting” presentations. If you work MHSAA games before viewing BOTH the presentations, you WILL be penalized by the MHSAA.

https://my.mhsaa.com/My-MHSAA/Official-Services/Rules-Meetings

Member In Good Standing (MIGS) Status

Do not delay checking your status!

If you are a MIGS with us, you should show as MIGS twice (once for girls and once for boys basketball).

Email Mike Schram at mdaomike@gmail.com if you are not MIGS, but believe that you should be.

https://my.mhsaa.com/My-MHSAA/Official-Services/Member-in-Good-Standing

Selecting Tournament Availability

By default you are unavailable for all dates. Remember to submit BOTH your boys AND girls tournament availability using the separate drop down boxes.

https://my.mhsaa.com/My-MHSAA/Official-Services/Availability-and-Conflicts

Submitting Regular Season Schedule

Remember to submit BOTH your boys AND girls varsity contests using the separate drop down boxes.

https://my.mhsaa.com/My-MHSAA/Official-Services/Schedule

Taking the Tournament Exam

You have two chances for a successful score.

If you could not make the test review meeting, you may view a recording at:

A pdf copy of the test is available at:

https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Officials/Basketball/bb%20exam.pdf

To submit the answers to the exam, click:

https://my.mhsaa.com/My-MHSAA/Official-Services/Exams

Wednesday December 6 from 7:00pm-8:30pm

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/Basketball/bb%20exam.pdf

Please share this information with anyone currently officiating football.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84408461812

Meeting ID: 844 0846 1812

Dial by your location

    +1 309 205 3325 US

+1 312 626 6799 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

Monday November 20th 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.

Everyone should go into the regular entrance nearest to the little theater in photo below. Newer officials will go to the gym. Everyone else will meet in the little theater.

MDAO is partnering with Birmingham Groves High school to provide an opportunity for newer officials (1-3 years of experience) to see a floor mechanics demonstration and work an intersquad scrimmage. Officials with state final experience will be available to offer feedback and critique to get you ready for the upcoming season. Two person mechanics will be emphasized. Bring a shirt, shoes, whistles, and pants if you’d like to get some reps in!

Please remember that one of the requirements to be tournament eligible is be a member in good standing with a local approved association.

Again this year, electronic payment is possible!

If you have not yet registered with us as a local approved association, beat the crowd before the meeting and pay ahead!

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-19

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!

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 12 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:

Please share this information with anyone currently officiating football.

Meeting ID: 892 6084 2063

Dial by your location

    +1 309 205 3325 US

+1 312 626 6799 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