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Developing the Next Generation of Officials: Basketball Training at Pine Island

On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, Pine Island High School hosted a specialized training session for high school-aged athletes transitioning from the court to the whistle.

 

Led by RAOA veteran officials Jim Fall, Jess Krawlinski, and MJ Wagenson, these aspiring referees engaged in a rigorous curriculum focused on the technical aspects of basketball officiating.

February 13, 2026

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General News

2026 Next Level College Officiating Camp

Advanced college women’s basketball officiating camp


Kaukauna, WI High School


June 19 & 20, 2026 (Friday begin 930a, finish Saturday at noon)

February 11, 2026

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Clinics and Camps

MSHSL & MYAS Officiating Recruitment Forum

These forums are designed to provide information for those interested in learning more about officiating.

 

Forums are held three times a year, in July, October and February.

February 9, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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NASO group membership is available for RAOA members.  MSHSL insurance is provided in your dues paid to MSHSL.  NASO is more than the additional insurance coverage.  A link to NASO’s website is provided for you to learn more. 

 

If you do have an interest, the group rate is $91 for the year and can be paid via the Pay My Dues link

 

NASO website  https://www.naso.org/member-benefits/

BENEFITS of Membership:

​​Insurance:  

  • Liability insurance up to $6,000,000

  • Covers ALL sports for a full 12 months - not just when you're working MSHSL play but also summer games

 

Discounts:

  • Marriott Hotel Discounts

  • 10% off at Ump-attire.com

  • Auto Rentals from Avis

  • 20 percent discounts on publications from NASO and Referee

Other Benefits:

  • FREE Referee Magazine (full year) as part of your membership

  • The full amount of this fee is tax deductible (see tax advisor)

Click the flyer to the left for more information

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 - Sean Flaherty

Vice President - Matthew Gallagher

Treasurer -Tom Lucarelli

Secretary -Candyce Kuehn

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

Contact the RAOA Webmaster with questions regarding this page.

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