Get trained
Learn positioning, communication, mechanics, and game management from experienced officials.
501(c)(3) nonprofit · Colorado
Growing the next generation of sports officials.
Mile High Officials Inc is a nonprofit that recruits, trains, mentors, and assigns sports officials for youth and amateur sports in Colorado. Our mission is to grow and develop the next generation of officials so youth games are safe and well run.
Get mentored
Grow with guidance from experienced officials who help new referees and umpires build confidence.
Stay in the game
Keep your connection to youth sports while helping athletes compete in the right environment.
Build respect
Develop discipline, communication, and leadership skills that carry beyond the court.
Recruit. Train. Mentor. Assign.
A reputation built on consistency and preparation.
8+ years
Serving the Denver Metro area and building a reputation around consistency, communication, and professionalism.
250+ officials
Supported by a deep network of qualified officials working high school and collegiate levels.
Game ready
Training, standards, site supervision, and assignment support built to prepare officials for each game.
Why officials join
A path with purpose in youth sports.
If you want to work hard, grow fast, and stay close to the game, officiating gives you a path with purpose. Mile High Officials offers training, structure, and mentorship. Officials are paid for the games they work, and MHO’s program and assigning fees support our nonprofit mission of developing new officials.
01
Flexible schedule
Choose assignments that fit your availability and stay active without being locked into a rigid weekly routine.
02
Leadership on court
Officiating builds poise under pressure, clear communication, and the confidence to make difficult decisions in real time.
03
Give back
Help youth sports run the right way by creating safer, more organized, and more competitive game environments.
Mission in action
MHO trains officials to be fundamentally prepared.
The mission centers on development, conditioning, education, and professionalism. Every official is expected to arrive ready, know the rules, move with purpose, communicate well, and manage the game from tip-off to final whistle.
What MHO brings
- Structured assignment support and up-to-date scheduling.
- Professional expectations backed by site supervision.
- A reputation built on consistency and communication.
- A staff culture that values preparation, accountability, and growth.
What we need from you
- Professional conduct before, during, and after every game.
- Willingness to learn mechanics, rules, and positioning.
- Strong communication and calm under pressure.
- Commitment to showing up early and staying ready.
Simple path in
From sports fan to trusted official.
Step 1
Reach out
Call or submit an inquiry so MHO can learn your background, availability, and sports experience.
Step 2
Get guided
Receive direction on expectations, training, assignments, and what it takes to work games the MHO way.
Step 3
Take the floor
Start building confidence and game presence while serving youth sports in your community.
Youth sports need more strong officials.
Become an official, or support the training and mentorship that prepare new officials for youth games across Colorado.