About the Officiating Expo
The Officiating Expo is a free community event where you can explore becoming a youth and/or amateur sports official. Come learn, listen and explore sports officiating opportunities with youth sports bodies, active officials, and referee assignors.
This self-guided, open house style event will give participants a chance to learn about the process of becoming a sports official and how to start working games.
Representatives for baseball, softball, football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, tennis, and hockey will all be in attendance.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
9:00-11:30AM
Target Field – Delta Sky360° Club
(1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403)
Benefits of Officaiting
Make your own schedule! Whether you want to work one night a week OR work a few large tournaments a year it’s a great way to give back to the sports that helped shape you, make some cash, and give kids an opportunity to compete and have fun. Pay is well above average hourly jobs ($25-70 per game)!
- Stay close with the sport(s) you love
- Great way to stay physically active
- Teaches you discipline AND patience
- Get into a great network of professionals
- You get paid well for your time
Exhibitors & Media
Youth sports governing bodies, certifying bodies, assignors, and other referee organizations are invited to exhibit at the event. Please contact Karah Lodge at [email protected] with interest or questions.
For media inquiries, contact Sara Soli at [email protected].
Who is Play Together MN?
Play Together MN is a collaboration of youth, amateur, and professional sports leaders in the state of Minnesota.
The group’s mission is to address common issues in the industry and work toward common goals to improve safety, promote sportsmanship, and increase participation of all youth and amateur athletes in Minnesota.
Let us know you will be attending!
Fill out the form below to register for the event!
Can't make it to the Expo?
Find more about officiating opportunities in Minnesota by exploring the links on our Referee Resources page.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].