2013 Basketball Clinic
NOV9 Saturday, November 9th, the Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), will be hosting our annual basketball clinic at Hoffman Estates High School, which is located at 1100 W. Higgins Road, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Doors will open at 7:00 AM and the clinic starts at 8:30 AM. Pre-registration is $30 if received before November 4th and $40 at the door.
Attending the IACO Basketball Clinic should be a high priority for all Chicagoland IHSA basketball officials. Most of the instructors are IHSA Certified Clinicians or officials who have worked the IHSA State Finals. The IHSA has implemented some mechanics changes that will be presented at the clinic. All current rule and mechanic changes will be covered throughout the day.
The clinic will run on a 3 track system which is actually three clinics in one. Track 1 for new officials, Track 2 for 2-person mechanics, and Track 3 for 3-person mechanics. You can switch tracks throughout the day. The clinic will begin with Opening Remarks in the Cafeteria at 8:30 AM followed by a 65-minute presentation by IACO Clinic Chairman and IHSA Basketball Rules Interpreter Fred Allman. Fred will go through the rule changes, editorial changes and clarifications, points of emphasis and other information from the IHSA. There may also be some time for questions. Fred’s presentation WILL NOT satisfy the Rules Meeting requirement. YOU MUST VIEW THE ONLINE RULES MEETING TO RECEIVE CREDIT.
Continental breakfast and hot buffet luncheon are included in the registration fee, along with a gift from IACO to the first 400 through the door. Bring your schedule, meet the assignment chairmen and pick up some games at the assignment table in the south hall. Most Chicago area conferences will be represented. Honig’s Whistle Stop, Gerry Davis and Official’s Call will be present to sell officiating equipment from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Try it on before you buy and get the latest in official’s gear only at IACO.
Passing of Jeannie Klein
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannie Klein, wife of longtime Football and Basketball Official, Rich Klein, after a long battle with cancer. She passed away late Saturday evening surrounded by family. Please keep Rich and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Detailed are the arrangements for Jeannie Klein. Visitation will be Tuesday September 24, 2013 from 4-9pm at Montclair Funeral Homes located at 6901 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago 60634 http://www.dignitymemorial.com/montclair-lucania-funeral-home/en-us/directions.page
Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, September 25th beginning at 10am at Saint Hyacinth Basilica located at 3636 W. Wolfram Street, Chicago IL 60618 http://www.parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/Org.asp?ID=5256
The family has respectfully asked that in lieu of Flowers donations be made to American Lung Association or the Robert H Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University http://cancer.northwestern.edu/home/index.cfm
2013 Basketball Training Class
Modules updated for 2013! Download them here
The New Officials Basketball Class prepares the participant to officiate high school basketball games. The 7 week course includes classroom instruction on the rules of the high school basketball game and appropriate officiating mechanics. Appropriate officiating philosophy for high school is also discussed. The class provides sufficient training to obtain a basketball officiating license from the State of Illinois.
| Date : | Mondays, September 30th, 2013 – November 18th (7 weeks) |
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| Time : | 7:00-9:00pm |
| Locations : | Montini Catholic High School – Lombard Fenton High School – Bensenville |
2013 Football Clinic
Saturday August 17th, 2013
Multi-Level Concept: The IACO Football Officials Clinic is divided into experience levels. New officials should attend the Level 1 Clinic. Experienced officials should attend the Level 2 Clinic.
Experienced Speakers: Most speakers are Certified IHSA football officials with playoff experience. Many are also Certified IHSA Football Clinicians.
Game Assignments: Local football assignment chairs have been invited to be present. Take the opportunity to introduce yourself to the people who do the hiring. And remember to bring your calendar with the dates you are available to officiate.
On-Field Experience: The best way to learn is by “doing it.” In addition to classroom sessions, Level 1 Clinic officials will spend time “on the field” officiating simulated plays and learning proper mechanics under the guidance of experienced officials.
Equipment Vendors: Beginning at 7:00 AM, Honig’s Whistle Stop, Gerry Davis Sports and The Official Call will have officiating equipment for sale… often at special clinic discount prices. Stock-up before the season begins.
Buffet Luncheon: Always a favorite at the IACO clinics! Plus it’s your chance to win gift certificates from the vendors!
Session with IHSA Rules Interpreter: A solid way to end the day. Any rules interpretation questions that have come up during the day may be asked of an IHSA Rules Interpreter at this time.
In order to better plan your day, we want to give you the agenda for tracks, speaker biographies, and the synopsis of what each speaker is going to cover:
2013 FB Clinic – Program Topic Synopsis
2013 FB Clinic – Biographies
2013 FB Clinic – Blocks 4 MM
2013 Football Training Class
Jun25 The New Officials Football Class prepares the participant to officiate high school football games. The 8 week course includes classroom instruction on the rules of the high school football game and appropriate officiating mechanics. The mechanics sessions provide training on a football field to teach participants the correct mechanics. The class provides sufficient training to obtain a football officiating license from the State of Illinois.