Dates
- July 1 = Renewal applications due
- August 1 – August 31 = Online rules meeting available
- August 1 – August 31 = Online mechanics meeting available
- August 1 – August 31 = Online rules exam available
- August 27 = Supervised exam (to become Certified)
- September 5 = Jamboree must be completed
- September 15 = Late renewal applications due (w/ $20.00 late fee)
- September 15= New applications due
- September 15 = Region meetings must be completed
- September 23 = Playoff application due
Official Requirements
New Official
- Online rules meeting – annual
- Online mechanics meeting – annual
- Online rules exam – annual
- Region meeting – annual
- Jamboree – one in first 2 years, one in next 3 years
Registered Official
- Online rules meeting – annual
- Online mechanics meeting – annual
- Online rules exam – annual
- Region meeting – annual
- Supervised exam to become Certified (optional)
Certified Official
- Online rules meeting – annual
- Online mechanics meeting – annual
- Online rules exam – annual
- Region meeting – annual
- Jamboree – one every 3 years; Must attend initial jamboree prior to being postseason eligible
NOTE: All requirements must be completed in South Dakota to be postseason eligible.
Supervised Exam
To move from “Registered” to “Certified” classification, an official must take and pass the supervised closed-book exam. A score of 80% or better is required to pass the exam. There is no deadline as to when this transition may be made. An official may stay in the “Registered” classification indefinitely. “Registered” officials are restricted to working regular season contests only.
Penalties
Maximum penalty is $50.00 per sport each year. All penalties result in being placed on probation and not eligible to work postseason contests.
- Not viewing online rules meeting = $25.00
- Not viewing online mechanics meeting = $25.00
- Not submitting or passing online rules exam = $25.00
- Not attending region meeting = $25.00
- Not attending jamboree in required timeframe = $25.00
- Missing same requirement two consecutive years = additional $25.00 or sit out one year
- Missing same requirement three consecutive years = Suspended for one year
Exam Score Requirements
- Online rules exam = 80% (two attempts per year)
- Supervised exam = 80% (one attempt per year)
Change of Contact Information
If your contact information changes, you must update your information on Bound within the SDHSAA website to ensure you receive future mailings and emails from the SDHSAA.
Rules Questions
Contact Randy Soma
randy.soma@sdhsaa.com
Registration/Licensing Questions
Contact Marsha Karst
marsha.karst@sdhsaa.com
