Dates
- July 1 = Renewal applications due
- October 4 = State Clinic
- November 1 – November 30 = Online rules meeting available
- November 1 – November 30 = Online rules exam available
- December 3 = Supervised exam (to become Certified)
- January 9 = Mini-clinic/Region meetings must be completed (at least two judges must be present)
- January 15 = Late renewal applications due (w/ $20.00 late fee)
- January 15 = New applications due
Official Requirements
New Official
- Online rules meeting – annual
- Online rules exam – annual
- State Clinic – annual (may opt-out once every 5 years)
- Intersquad meet/jamboree – annual
- Mini-clinic/region meeting – annual
- Practice judge at two practice sessions/meets
Registered Official
- Online rules meeting – annual
- Online rules exam – annual
- State Clinic – annual (may opt-out once every 5 years)
- Intersquad meet/jamboree – annual
- Mini-clinic/region meeting – annual
- Supervised exam to become Certified (optional)
Certified Official
- Online rules meeting – annual
- Online rules exam – annual
- State Clinic – annual (may opt-out once every 5 years)
- Intersquad meet/jamboree – annual
- Mini-clinic/region meeting – annual
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 and practice judge at two practice sessions/meets. 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 submitting or passing online rules exam = $25.00
- Not attending State Clinic (if not opting out) = $25.00
- Not attending intersquad meet/jamboree = $25.00
- Not attending mini-clinic/region meeting = $25.00
- No practice judging = Cannot become “Certified”
- 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 Kristina Sage
kristina.sage@sdhsaa.com
Registration/Licensing Questions
Contact Marsha Karst
marsha.karst@sdhsaa.com
