Arizona Football Officials Association Hall of Fame

Bob Sietsema - Class of 2019

  • Started officiating in 1973 and retired in 2016 after 44 years.
  • Mentoring/training activities: 30+ years mentoring, teaching Northwest valley Certified classes at Moon Valley high School. Also many years of teaching and mentoring new officials on the field (youth, lower level high school, Varsity as well Semi-Pro and WSFL).
  • State Championship Games: First White hat to work at the University of Phoenix stadium Championship (Hamilton vs. Mt. View). Worked 9 State Championships. 1986, 1988, 1990, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016.
  • Any other positive contributions: State Rules interpreter for over 10 years. Volunteered his time answering questions to anyone who presented any rule challenges in writing or by phone. Well respected by all local Arizona media. Spent countless amount of hours in the COX booth in case there were any questions about the rules for Thursday night games.