What's My Why: Official Tim Erickson
October 1, 2026
Tim Erickson, Rockford
Erickson first registered as an MHSAA official during the 1978-79 school year and then again in 1981-82, which began a string that has now reached 46 straight years this fall.
Erickson has officiated wrestling from his start and is currently also registered for football – both 11 and 8-player – after previously officiating basketball, baseball and softball as well.
He also was a mainstay in athletic administration, retiring at the end of the 2018-19 school year after 36 in Rockford schools including his final 12 as athletic director. He received an Allen W. Bush Award from the MHSAA in 2017 for his vast behind-the-scenes contributions to educational athletics.
As a high school athlete, I enjoyed participating in three sports. I wanted to continue to enjoy that experience, so when I was in college, I registered to officiate wrestling.
This begins my 46th year as an MHSAA-registered official, primarily in wrestling but I also officiate six other sports.
I officiate to give back to something I love, and I want to stay connected to educational athletics. I also enjoy the brotherhood of working with some amazing officials across the state of Michigan.
“What’s My Why” is a weekly feature telling the stories of MHSAA-registered officials in their own words. If you’re an MHSAA official and would like to share your reason why, please submit a 15 to 45-second video, taken horizontally, to director of officials Sam Davis at [email protected].
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Officiate Michigan Day Goes Virtual for 2021
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 3, 2021
The first two Officiate Michigan Day events in 2013 and 2018 gave hundreds of Michigan game officials opportunities to come together for education and camaraderie, something tough to replicate for an Officiate Michigan Day III to be hosted virtually this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But a series of 26 views posted to the MHSAA's YouTube feed this week instead already have been watched nearly 1,400 times, with the ability to reach hundreds more dedicated to honing their craft.
As in years past, these OMD videos offer speakers and panel discussions and address general officiating topics and also sport-specific subjects. Below is the first of those 26 videos, addressing associations and helping officials reach their goals. Or, click for the playlist in its entirety: Officiate Michigan Day.