Action Wear Orthotics will be attending the MDAO Clinic this Saturday and will be conducting an evaluation and foot scan free for any official that is interested. The foot scan can be turned into a custom foot orthotic.

Orthotics can help eliminate knee, hip, foot, and back pain, along with, shin splints while reducing wear and tear on your feet, ankles, knees, and back.

They will take orders for the orthotics and can deliver them as soon as within a week. Any order placed Saturday will receive $150 OFF. If you are interested in getting a pair of orthotics, AWO asks that you bring the shoes you will be wearing with the orthotics. 

We encourage you to go to their website www.actionwearorthotics.com for more information or reach out to them at 248-378-1333.

Dues for the next school year (22-23) 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! 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 a by clicking:

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

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!

Purchase Officials has been a key partner with the MDAO for many years. Because they were not able to attend our Baseball/Softball opening meeting, they’ve set up some special limited time discount codes.

To take advantage of this offer go to their website and use the discount code(s) below.
https://purchaseofficials.com/

The following two discount codes will expire Sunday April 10.
MDAO10 – Good for 10% off discount eligible products. Purchase Officials Supplies offers free standard shipping in the US for order totals over $100, so this is the best option for larger purchases
MDAOSHIP – Offers free standard shipping. Better choice for smaller orders where waiving the shipping cost is a better value than 10% off

Enter either of these codes at checkout when shopping on www.purchaseofficials.com. Only one discount code is valid per purchase.

Birmingham Groves’ Thomas Flynn is a leader of Michigan high school athletic programs who has put education and providing a positive student experience at the forefront of his work, while also becoming known among colleagues for his guidance and assistance to others striving to build the same foundations at their schools. He made Groves the home of all Metro Detroit Athletic Officials (MDAO) meetings and has received recognition for his service to the Oakland County Wrestling Officials Association.

The Allen W. Bush Award is bestowed annually to an administrator, coach, official, trainer, doctor, or member of the media who has at least 15 years of experience in Michigan interscholastic athletics with unusually frequent and significant contributions to the MHSAA. 

Tom Flynn Receiving Allen W. Bush Video
https://youtu.be/dSDxpW1L4pw

Press Release
https://www.mhsaa.com/News/Press-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9610/Flynn-Guzzo-Thayer-Named-2021-Bush-Award-Recipients

Thank you Tom for your support to high school athletics, our association and officials everywhere.

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

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!

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!

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!

Spring flag football season will start back up on Sunday April 25th and run for seven Sundays. There are over 17 sites to cover over the metro Detroit area.

For more details, please contact Bob Czech at:

Cell Phone: (248) 928-6134

Email: robertczech@comcast.net

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!