Mission

The Mission of the Rochester Area Official Association (RAOA) is to assist members in becoming better athletic officials.

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RAOA will accomplish this goal through clarification and interpretation of rules and promoting efficient and standard officiating techniques in football, basketball, baseball, softball and Volleyball. Each member will be involved in the following :
 

• Rules Knowledge

• Instructional Meetings

• Professionalism

• Promoting Sportsmanship

About RAOA

Rochester Area Officials Association (RAOA) trains, mentors, and assigns high school officials in the sports of Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball and Volleyball.

With over 250 members, RAOA was established in Rochester, MN in 1950 and is a member of the Minnesota State High School League. RAOA provides officials to high schools through out Southern Minnesota.

Over our proud history, RAOA has had many members assigned to Minnesota State Championship games as well as those who moved up to officiate in the NCAA.

Board Members

President - Jim Fall

Past President - Aric Kittleson

Secretary/Treasurer - Jared Butson

VP Football - Tim Nicometo

VP Volleyball - Carol Jaquith

VP Basketball - Eric Rain

VP Baseball/Softball - Corey Dornack

Business Info

Address:

Rochester Area Officials Association
ATTN: Jared Butson
221 Devin Drive
St. Charles, MN 55972
 

Phone: 507-250-1446
Email: jaredjbutson@gmail.com