IMPORTANT NEWS!

MAOA Mission Statement
The Mankato Area Officials Association exists to provide assistance and guidance to those who wish to become sports officials in south central Minnesota; to improve the level of sports officiating in south central Minnesota; and, to assist local schools and section leaders by assigning officials to their contests when requested.
2026-2027 Association Dues
Dues for all members are $20 - due by June 30th. Game dues, for those games assigned each official (LL - $1; JV - $1; V - $2), will be invoiced at the end of the season. A $10 late fee will be imposed to anyone missing either payment deadline.
Game Fees approved by the members for the 2026-2027 season

FOOTBALL

5 Person Crew - V FB $650/crew or $130/official

3 Person Crew - LL FB $240/crew or $80/official


BASKETBALL

3 Person Crew - DH Varsity BB $480/crew or $160/official

3 Person Crew - JV*/Varsity BB $405/crew or $135/official

*NOTE: If the HS JV game has 16-minute halves (instead of 14), add $15/crew or $5/official

3 Person Crew - Single Varsity BB $405/crew or $135/official

2 Person Crew - 9th(C) or10th(B) $150/crew or $75/official (1 game)

2 Person Crew - 9th(C) or10th(B) $240/crew or $120/official (2 games)

2 Person Crew - 7th/8th (Jr. High) $120/crew or $60/official (1 game)

2 Person Crew - 7th/8th (Jr. High) $180/crew or $90/official (2 games)



Mileage Fees for Varsity Level Games

* 0-15 miles = $10

* 16-30 miles = $20

* 31-45 miles = $30

* 46-60 miles = $40

* 61-75 miles = $50

* 76-90 miles = $60

* 91-105 miles = $70

* 106+ miles = $80

NOTES:

* Every crew member receives this

* One-way miles only (as indicated on Arbiter)

* Lower levels not included


MSHSL 2026-2027 Registration Fees

Returning Veteran Official-First Sport = $55

Returning Veteran Official-Each Additional Sport = $16

2nd Year Official-First Sport = $30

2nd Year Official-Each Additional Sport = $15

1st Year Official-First Sport = $30

1st Year Officla-Each Additional Sport = $15

LATE FEE AFTER AUGUST 7TH FOR ALL OFFICIALS = $30


Register with MSHSL (via Arbiter Sports)
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How-to-register screencast: Click Here

Basketball Registration Link
Here is a link to ArbiterSports to register with the MSHSL and MAOA Click Here. Please be registered before the start of the season.