Arbiter Educational Information 

Will be updated July 1, 2025

Members of the MOA can join as members of the officials association in the bordering states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho and/or Wyoming by paying dues of $10.00 per sport to that/those particular state’s organization.  Dues must be paid before the official works a contest.  This five-state agreement entitles members of each respective organization to officiate in any state(s) in which they maintain membership.  Reciprocal arrangements with non-bordering states must be approved by the MOA office.

For those who wish to take advantage of the reciprocity agreement here is the contact information: 

• Brynn Knudson (knudsonb@idhsaa.org), Administrative Assistant, Idaho, 8011 Ustick Rd, Boise, ID 83704,

• Patty Bass (patty.bass@ndhsaa.org), Activities Secretary, North Dakota, PO Box 817, Valley City, ND 58072

• Marsha Karst (marsha.karst@sdhsaa.com),Administrative Assistant, South Dakota, 804 N. Euclid, Suite 102, PO Box 1217, Pierre, SD 57501

• Lana Glanz (lglanz@whsaa.org),WHSAA Secretary, Wyoming, 731 E. 2ND Street, Casper, WY 82601 

Contact Amy Bartels at the MOA Office at 406-442-6010 or email abartels@mhsa.org for more information on reciprocity in Montana.