Getting Started as a High School Official
The MIAA does not directly train game officials. Game Officials who wish to register with the MIAA should first contact an official's board 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 train new officials. Once trained locally, on-line registration using Arbiter will begin the process of MIAA registration, which includes a background check.
Why Become an Official
- Help provide hundreds of thousands of student-athletes across Massachusetts the opportunity to compete in interscholastic sports. Without officials, there would be no athletic contests!
- Enrollment qualifies you to officiate MIAA Tournament events.
- Provides an opportunity to serve as an “Officials Representative” on MIAA Sport Committees.
Concussion Training
In support of DPH regulations, and in the best interests of student athletes, all MIAA officials must annually complete a DPH approved concussion training program as a condition for an official accepting an MIAA tournament assignment.
The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) training module, “Concussions in Sports”, is one of the MDPH approved training programs.
Game Official Board Presidents & Secretaries
Officials Resources
How Ref Reps Can Help Train the Next Generation of Game Officials!
Game Officials Newsletters
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:
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.
Game Officials Committee
Advises on all issues related to game officiating and rules enforcement during regular season and MIAA tournament play.
