With high school fall sports on the horizon, registration is happening now for athletic officials.

There’s a severe shortage of sports officials in Oregon and the Oregon School Activities Association and the Oregon Athletic Officials Association are recruiting residents to help make sure there’s enough available for the upcoming season.

There’s an immediate need for officials in football, volleyball and soccer. The OSAA and OAOA say becoming a high school official has several benefits including staying involved in athletics, maintaining good physical condition and earning money.

The registration period for football, volleyball and soccer officials ends September 30, 2022. For more details and to get signed up, visit www.osaa.org/officials.