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Brad Locke is senior sports writer for the Daily Journal in Tupelo. His column appeared in the Daily Journal on January 25, 2019 and can be read online here. By Brad Locke I found it funny that on Sunday, the day my stories about basketball officiating ran in the Journal, …
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Berating game officials harmful to high school athletics
If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete, this message is primarily for you. When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, cheer to your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie that high school sports offer and have fun. But when it comes …
Read More »Recruitment, retention of new officials remains a priority
Nearly 500 officials around the country recently attended the 36thannual “Say Yes to Officiating” summit in New Orleans. MHSAA assistant director Robert Holloway was among those at the event, which was administered by the National Association of Sports Officials. “Recruit, retain, support and celebrate officials — that was the theme …
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Read More »MHSAA to host Officiate Mississippi Day at Jackson Hilton
Game officials and anyone interested in becoming one are invited to attend the MHSAA’s first “Officiate Mississippi Day” on Monday, July 16 in Jackson. It’s not too late to sign up, either. The registration table at the Jackson Hilton at 1001 East County Line Road opens Monday at 8 AM …
Read More »2018 Statewide Pass Form For Officials
For game officials only. Click link below, fill out form, email to Mary Mitchell. 2018 Officials Statewide Pass Form
Read More »2018-19 Officials Insurance Claim Form
2018-19-AIG-Officials-Insurance-Form 2018-19 NFHS Schedule of Benefits
Read More »Officiate Mississippi Agenda
Officiate Mississippi Day Click link to download PDF of the agenda.
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Officiate Mississippi Day
Officials from all across the state in every sport will descend upon the Hilton Hotel on County Line Road in Jackson on July 16, 2018 in conjunction with the MAC Coaches Clinic for the first ever “Officiate Mississippi Day.” This one-day event will feature sports-specific breakout sessions from the sports …
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2017-18 NFHS Schedule of Benefits Click the link above to download a PDF containing the officials’ coverages for 2017-2018.
Read More »2018-19 Officials Fees
2018-19 Officials Fees It is strongly recommended that the timer and scorer in all sports be competent adults. Each official must attend a clinic in the sport for which he is registered. A school will be fined $100.00 if the head coach does not attend a state rules meeting or …
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Officials Accident Incident Report Form 2017-18 NFHS Schedule of Benefits Click the above links to download the Participant Accident Incident Report Form and the Schedule of Benefits information form.
Read More »Cooper recognized at NFHS summer meeting
The NFHS honors a select few each year for their unwavering dedication and lomg-lasting contributions to the world of high school sports and activities. Among this year’s winners recognized July 1 at the annual NFHS Summer Luncheon was longtime MHSAA official Harold Cooper of Jackson. To simply call “Coop” grateful …
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Read More »2016-17 Officials Fees
It is strongly recommended that the timer and scorer in all sports be competent adults. Each official must attend a clinic in the sport for which he is registered. A school will be fined $100.00 if the head coach does not attend a state rules meeting or complete the online …
Read More »Physical examination form for officials
2016 physical examination form for officials
Read More »Requirements to become an official
Any person 18 years of age or over and a high school graduate may apply for registration as an MHSAA Official with a local association. The application shall include references and payment of registration fees for one season. Membership may be renewed by payment of the annual registration fee, with …
Read More »New officials responsibilities
Attend at least five of seven local meetings. Make time to work a minimum of 6 sub-varsity game dates. Accept constructive criticism. Ask questions. Find out who the experienced officials are that live near you and ask them to help you. Go to games and watch the officials, not the …
Read More »NFHS to honor longtime leader in Mississippi officiating
Harold Cooper of Jackson has been honored by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for his more than 40 years of dedication and service as a high school game official for football, basketball and baseball. Mr. Cooper, 68, is the recipient for this year’s Official Citation by …
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