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Essential training, resources, and support for local officials and schools.
Rochester Area Officials Association connects officials with association news, sport-specific resources, dues information, and opportunities to stay engaged throughout the year.
Latest Updates
News and Announcements
Association updates, clinics, training opportunities, and important seasonal reminders.
Recruitment
Get in the Game
Help grow the next generation of officials. RAOA supports recruitment, training, and development for those interested in becoming high school officials.
Upcoming Events
Meetings and Calendar
Stay up to date on association meetings, important dates, and upcoming events.
About RAOA
Rochester Area Officials Association (RAOA) trains, mentors, and assigns high school officials in the sports of baseball, basketball, football, softball, and volleyball.
Established in Rochester, Minnesota in 1950, RAOA is a member of the Minnesota State High School League and serves officials and schools throughout Southern Minnesota.
Over its proud history, RAOA has had many members assigned to Minnesota State Championship games, as well as officials who advanced to work at the NCAA level.
Mission
The mission of the Rochester Area Officials Association is to assist members in becoming better athletic officials through training, support, and professional development.
RAOA works toward this goal through clarification and interpretation of rules, promoting consistent officiating techniques, and encouraging professionalism across football, basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball.
- Rules knowledge
- Instructional meetings
- Professionalism
- Promoting sportsmanship
Leadership & Contact
Board Members
- President: Jesse Kralewski
- Past President: Eric Okstad
- Secretary/Treasurer: Jared Butson
- VP Football: Joel Traver
- VP Volleyball: Tracy Reilly
- VP Basketball: Jeremy Zacher
- VP Baseball: Chris Zollner
- VP Softball: MJ Wagenson
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