Become an Official

How to Become A Football, Volleyball, or Basketball
Official in Missouri

Follow these 7 steps:

1. Register with the Missouri High School Athletic Association.  -  commonly known as  MSHSAA.  Please click on the following link to start the process to become an official. Click on the blue register with MSHSAA to get started.

      REGISTER WITH MSHSAA

2.  Pay your MSHSAA Dues on-line.  MSHSAA will then send you the high school rulebooks along with a 100 question open book test.  You must complete this test and return to MSHSAA to complete the process.  Once you have completed these steps you are ready to officiate in Missouri. 

3.  HOW TO GET GAMES:  Join a local association for training and contacts.   Contact SLOA Secretary Bruce Hook at 314-749-7035 or click on this  e-mail address to send a message.  sloa.secretary@hotmail.com

4.  Fill out the application to join SLOA.   Cost is $10 one sport and $15 two or more sports. You are not required to join a local association by MSHSAA, but highly encouraged since all training is done at local associations.

SLOA Application For New Officials

5. MSHSAA requires specific uniforms by sport. You must purchase the necessary uniform for your respective sport. Click on the Uniform and Equipment on the left side of this page for links to various vendors.

6. Attend all training sessions and work scrimmages!  This is a great place to make contacts and learn the trade.  Work scrimmages and youth league games to gain experience. 

7.  Make sure SLOA secretary and Assigners have your correct e-mail address.  The secretary sends e-mail blasts so members know dates, time, and locations for meetings. 

Finally, you need to contact area game assigners.  Phone numbers are listed by sport.  Just click the your sport in the top or bottom of this page. Check the table of contents for a listing of assigners.