The Southwest Missouri Football Officials’ Association and the Joplin Football Officials Association are announcing an opportunity for those who wish to become High School Football Officials. The associations represent Football Officials throughout Southwest Missouri and will be providing free introductory Training beginning In the Springfield Area on May 20, 2:00 P.M., Catholic High School, Springfield, MO. Joplin Area Dates and Location will be Announced Shortly. A Training session will be offered in West Plains Area
The training will continue through August and those who complete the course and successfully pass the required examination will be eligible for certification as a Missouri State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) Football Official.
These new officials can expect to be assigned several Junior High, Freshman and Junior Varsity Games in the 2018 football season. Applications for this training are available at the Southwest Missouri Football Officials’ Association by calling the Executive Director,Emry Dilday, at (417) 881-6171 or Recruiting Coordinator Dan Murphy (417) 849-7367. Joplin Area Contact Executive Director Jim Hogelin (417) 850-6939 or Recruiting Coordinator Scott Cranford 417-691-0038.
Applications and Request for information send by email in Springfield area murphyd7@sbcglobal.net and in Joplin Area chiefcranford@gmail.com Or mail to: SMFOA, c/o Emry Dilday, 2924 South Barnes, Springfield, MO 65804
Sports officiating is a great way to become or remain involved in High School Sports, helps stay in shape, earn extra money, give back to the Sport and there is a continuing need for more football officials.
Please direct your Questions to Dan Murphy (417) 849-7367.
