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We are officials in the sports of Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Swimming and Track in the Western portion of the High Desert (Antelope Valley, Ridgecrest, Bishop and all parts in between).  We have chapters that meet for training and instruction in Lancaster, Ridgecrest and Bishop.

Who We Are

On-Field Radio Information

The On-field communication radios are Midland LXT600P.  Headsets are AVPH3 or AVPH4 Midland headsets.  

Mojave Desert Officials Association

Officials covering High School Athletics from Acton to Lee Vining 

Click the link above to access the PayPal payment page.  In the "Description", type your name and sport you are paying for.  Enter the amount for your sport, and complete your transaction.  First Sport Fees for the 2023-2024 school year will be as follows:


Football:  $120                          Wrestling:  $110

Volleyball:  $120                        Soccer:  $110

Basketball:  $165                       Baseball:  $110

                                                   Softball  $110


You must provide proof of liability insurance.  

Assignment Information

To Contact Us:

Membership Payment Info:

​Want to become an official?  Contact the Instructional Chair for the sport as found on the Contact Us link above, or fill out the form on the right.  

Football:  Next meeting is June 12.

Volleyball:  Begins In late June.

Basketball/Soccer/Wrestling:  September

Baseball/Softball/Swim/Track:  December