Members in good standing who have passed the applicant class are eligible to participate in several programs offered by the SLOA. Each of these programs are designed to help officials take the next step in their officiating journey.
Mentorship Program
The SLOA Mentorship Program is open to any official who is looking to be paired with a more experienced official they can communicate with and learn from. Mentors will be matched with officials based on the experience, goals, and temperament. The job of a mentor is to communicate, observe, tutor and advocate for their mentee.
Mentorship Request Form
3-Man Training
Officials interested in learning and/or improving their 3-man mechanics can apply for on-field training. A senior official will be placed in a HoCo Youth League or High School MIAA Fresh-Soph, JV, or C Conference Varsity game for training and feedback.
3-Man Training Application
Game Evaluation (Fee Required)
A Game Evaluation is available to SLOA officials for a partial game cost. This partial game fee is paid directly to the evaluator. A senior official will attend and evaluate a game of the official being evaluated, and then providing verbal feedback after the game. Feedback is NOT provided based on a scoring rubric and a written report will not be sent to the assigner.
Apply for a Game Evaluation
Game Observation (Fee Required)
A Game Observation is available to SLOA officials for a game fee cost. This game fee is paid directly to the observer. A senior official will attend and observe a high school or youth club game, preferably with three-man mechanics. After the game, the official will be give a written report and feedback based on a scoring rubric. A copy of the report and feedback will be sent to the assigner to consider for future game consideration.
Apply for a Game Observation
On-Field Mentorship
This program is offered to SLOA officials who have already worked 3-man mechanic games and have officiated either playoff or high level games. The program is intended for officials who looking become an R, work higher level games or looking to be considered for a college tryout. The assigner will work with senior officials to pair them with the candidate in up to two (2) 3-man games throughout the spring season to receive direct coaching and real-time feedback through the game. Up to eight (8) SLOA members will be chosen for this program in the 2025 season.
On-Field Mentorship Application
