Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association

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Winter 2025-26/2026-27 Proposed Tournament Alignments are now available. The deadline for appeals is January 1, 2025.
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Officials

You are: Officials

In order to become an official, you should contact an officials’ board’s secretary or president in both the sport you are interested as well as the section of the state you wish to work. Each official’s board will have a process to enroll and train new officials.

Why Become an Official

  • Officials can be enrolled with multiple boards, if desired
  • Membership qualifies you to officiate MIAA Tournament events
  • Provides an opportunity to serve as an “Officials Representative” on MIAA Sport Committees

Congratulations Game Officials of the Year!

2023-24 Game Officials of the Year

 

Frank Lawler

Owen Shanahan

Greg Meininger

Sean Murphy

Mike Gulla

Kyle Wescott

Steve Cherella

James Morris

Melissa Levine

Joe Lavoie

Michelle Anzalone

Baseball

Boys Basketball

Boys Ice Hockey

Boys Lacrosse

Boys Soccer

Boys Volleyball

Boys Wrestling

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Football

Girls Basketball

 

Michelle Nietsche

Brian Doherty

Sharon Feid

Jose Isidro

Steven Wall

Anne Bernazzani

AJ Provost

Tom Beriau

Michael Lasorsa

Steve Davidson

Jen Kelly

Girls Gymnastics

Girls Ice Hockey

Girls Lacrosse

Girls Soccer

Girls Volleyball

Indoor Track

Outdoor Track

Rugby

Softball

Swimming & Diving

Swimming & Diving


Previous Years Winners:

2022-2023 Recipients

Nominate an Official for MIAA Game Official of the Year

This award seeks to recognize and honor officials who have displayed character, integrity and dignity, while displaying the highest standards of ethical conduct. Award candidates should have a record of exceptional performance, as well as a reputation, among their peers and the athletic community, for fair play, for good sportsmanship, and for the development of these attributes in our student-athletes.

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Game Officials Committee

Advises on all issues related to game officiating and rules enforcement during regular season and MIAA tournament play.

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Officials Resources