Ongoing Training

Stay sharp with regular clinics, rules reviews, and peer feedback designed to elevate your mechanics.

Why Join the Siouxland Officials Association

Grow as an official, connect with a supportive crew, and help keep high school sports thriving in Northwest Iowa.

Local Network

Join a trusted community of dedicated professionals who share your passion for fair play and excellence.

Regional Support

We bridge the gap with the IGHSAU and IHSAA, supporting you through registration and assignment processes.

Game Impact

Help keep game sportsmanship high and provide a quality experience for student-athletes across Iowa.

Ready to take the next step?

Scroll down to learn how to join.

Joining the SOA

If you are currently a certified official through the IGHSAU and/or IHSAA, we encourage you to join the Siouxland Officials Association. The SOA seeks members who appreciate the sport, desire to continually learn officiating mechanics, and help make the game enjoyable for all ages.

What to Expect

Meetings are held four times a year, in August, November, March and May.
Dues are $40 per year, with membership renewing on July 1st, but you may join ANY time.

Questions?

If you are interested in joining the SOA, please contact an officer or email Kevin Eekhoff and include the sports officiated, cell phone number, and email address. Checks ($40) should be made out to: SOA and send dues to: Siouxland Officials Association, 1898 Willow Run Blvd., Le Mars, IA 51031.

If You Are a Member

Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union

To register with the IGHSAU and have access to Arbiter, please visit the IGHSAU website

On the IGHSAU Central Hub page, click on the 'Registration' tab towards the top of the page. This will list the current registrations available. Check the applicable sports you are registering for, scroll down and click 'register.' This will bring you to a 'Welcome' page that gives information when registration opens, etc. Scroll to the bottom and click NEXT. This screen will ask you for your personal information. THIS IS WHERE (AND HOW) NEW OFFICIALS GET REGISTERED WITH THE IGHSAU AND HOW THEY GET ACCESS TO ARBITER.

Iowa High School Athletic Association (Boys)

To register with the IHSAA, please visit the IHSAA website

To join the IHSAA, at the top of the page, you will see 'Officials' listed. You can click on 'Officials' and it will take you to their online registration. After that you will all set.