Gopher State Officials Association

Since 1965, serving members of the Minnesota State High School League by providing high school officials in baseball, basketball, football, and softball and educating officials who are members of the association.

Gopher Officials Most Recent News 

Click here to read important updates from Gopher

last updated July 17, 2024 and includes information about 

the 2024 football season and the Bozo Wincek Memorial Golf Tournament

July 17, 2024: 2024 Football Season


The football training committee conducted a zoom training on June 26, 2024. You can watch it here. A second zoom training will be held Monday, July 29, at 7pm. George will send out the link beforehand.


The 2024 football meeting will be at the Brooklyn Park Community Center at 6pm on Sunday August 18. 


Dues payments are $78 for the 2024 season ($75 plus $3 for processing) and can be paid online here or by sending $78 via Venmo to @gsoamn. If you choose Venmo, include your full name, email address, and the sport you're paying dues for in order to get credit. 


You can also send a check for $75 to 


Gopher State Officials Association

P.O. Box 24052

Minneapolis, MN 55424-9998


Gopher State Officials in Action

Last updated November 30, 2023

Resources

Bozo Wincek

A tribute page for Gopher's longtime leader Bozo Wincek has been added to the site. It is available here, or under the "About" tab up above.

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