MFOA registration for the 2025-2026 sports seasons are open.
2025-2026 MFOA Officials' Registration
Use this form if you are a returning official, transfer official, rookie official, football clock operator.
The best way to register is to log in to the Arbiter and click on the link in the dashboard information.
ROOKIE OFFICIALS and FOOTBALL CLOCK OPERATORS can use a discount code when getting to the payment page of registration.
MFOARookie (Use this discount code if you have NEVER officiated any sport at thigh school level.)
MFOAeco (Use this discount code if you are registering as a football clock operator ONLY...you will not be on the field.)
If there are any issues with your registration, please contact Secretary Bob Leahy (leahyret@aol.com).
Please note, student officials will use another form. Communicate with us if you know of a student official who needs to register.
There are several components that must be submitted to the MFOA Secretary for your registration to be processed.
You cannot be booked if you are not properly registered.
You may click on the links in these instructions, or the files at the bottom of the page may be downloaded.
1) Completed ONLINE REGISTRATION THROUGH ARBITER with correct PAYMENT.
2) Completed and signed IRS W-9 form. This is needed even if you register online. Link to IRS W-9 with instructions
3) Mandatory State Contractor's Badge for proof of your Jessica Lunsford Act clearance (even if you have submitted it before). An example of proof is a photocopy of the badge that was issued to you. YOU MUST OBTAIN THE STATE BADGE. Badges issued from specific county school systems will no longer be accepted.
Also, don’t forget to register with the FHSAA at www.fhsaa.org by going to the officials’ page.
For more information, go to FHSAA OFFICIALS PAGE.
New officials, the FHSAA can provide you with a discount code for their registration.
FHSAA and MFOA registration deadlines are as follows:
Football TBD
Basketball TBD
Softball TBD
Baseball TBD
Flag Football TBD
Failure to complete registration by a deadline will result in a late fee.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Have a great season!