Member Resources
Arbiter is the service SCOA and the MSHSL utilize for scheduling and completion of requirements to be an official.
Arbiter Pay is a common payment system for our local schools.
SCOA was established in 1986.
Our goal is to provide a central assignment source for area schools and to provide a uniform officiating experience in all sports.
We are always looking for new members!
Attire
MSHSL utilizes Smitty Apparel. General Sports in Edina is the local distributor of Smitty Apparel. Other resources include:
Ump-Attire.com & Purchase Officials with MSHSL Logo
The Minnesota State High School League provides educational opportunities for students through interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs and provides leadership and support for member schools.
Click here for MSHL Sports Officiating Resources
MSHSL Code of Ethics
Membership Dues
Football: $75
Basketball: $115 for Varsity / $50 below varsity only
Wrestling: $100
Baseball/Softball: $110
Venmo @SCOAMN
Treasurer: Dave Gunderson
Fall Meeting Notes
Annual Meeting
November 19, 2024 Meeting Notes
Spring Meeting
Mid-March 2025
Board Contact Information
President: Mike Bukowski
Vice President: Lukas Pohlmeier
Treasurer: Dave Gunderson
Secretary: Dave Leom
Dustin Overcash
Assignors
Football: Casey Pack and Emmett Keenan
Basketball: Paul Conrad
Wrestling: Roger Wilson and Kevin Beehler
Baseball: John Gerads
Softball: Tom Keller
#BecomeAnOfficial Campaign
Officials, click here for campaign materials
Leading Officials Association in Central Minnesota
We are the go-to association for Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, and Softball in Central Minnesota
200+
Members
Football: Casey Pack and Emmett Keenan
Basketball: Paul Conrad
Wrestling: Roger Wilson
Baseball: John Gerads
Softball: Tom Keller
Mission
St. Cloud Officials' Association (SCOA) trains, mentors, and assigns high school & local college officials in the sports of Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball and Wrestling
With over 200 members, SCOA was established in St. Cloud MN in 1986 and is a Minnesota State High School League. member. SCOA provides officials to schools throughout Central Minnesota.
Over our proud history, SCOA has had members assigned to MSHSL Championship games and many have moved up to officiate in the NCAA.
The mission of the St. Cloud Officials' Association is to support its members in becoming more skilled and effective athletic officials.
SCOA will accomplish this through clarification and interpretation of rules. Promoting efficient and standard officiating techniques in Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, and Wrestling. Each Member will be involved in the following
Rules Knowledge
Instructional Meetings
Professionalism
Promoting Sportsmanship
Instructional Meetings
Professionalism
Promoting Sportsmanship
About SCOA
Board Members
President: Mike Bukowski
Vice President: Lukas Pohlmeier
Treasurer: Dave Gunderson
Secretary: Dave Leom
Assignors
Football: Casey Pack and Emmett Keenan
Basketball: Paul Conrad
Wrestling: Roger Wilson and Kevin Beehler
Baseball: John Gerads
Softball: Tom Keller
Business Information
St. Cloud Officials' Association
1239 2nd St N
PO Box 23
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Email: stcloudofficials@gmail.com
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