Passing of John Hobscheid

IACO would like to share the news of the untimely passing of multi-sport and state final official John Hobscheid yesterday. John passed away from complications after back surgery. Even though he was not a member of every association…chances are that everyone has...

2024 Beginning Umpire Clinic

The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is hosting Beginning Umpire Clinic, designed for new Umpires with little or no experience via remote learning (ZOOM). Umpires of any experience level needing Level 1 Credit may register as well. The cost is...

Basketball Level 1, In-Person Clinic

Date: Saturday November 4, 2023  Site: Elmwood Park High School Time: Doors open at 7:00 AM Clinic from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: $25, at Door: $35 Schedule: Cafeteria: Jeff Rutledge – New Rules 8:00 – 9:00 AM Tim Loughnane – So you Think this is a Travel...

Coaches Clinic for Beginners

IACO in partnership with the Great Lakes Officials Association is offering a Rule Clinic for Coaches to help New coaches get insight into common rules that umpires administer and coaches’ question. We think smarter coaches and umpires makes for smarter ball...