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.

Mission

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

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

Board Members

President - Mj Wagenson

Past President - Tim Nicometo

Secretary/Treasurer - Jared Butson

VP Football - Jay Lonien

VP Volleyball - Eric Huntoon

VP Basketball - Jim Fall

VP Baseball/Softball - Aric Kittleson