2022 IACO New Officials Basketball Class
- Earn your IHSA Officials License
- Class is FREE ~ Discounted IHSA License Fee
- Taught by Licensed & Certified Basketball Officials
- Income Opportunity
- Open to ages 17–60+, Men & Women
- No Prerequisites…Work When You’re Available
The New Officials Basketball Class prepares the participant to officiate high school basketball games. This six-week FREE course includes online instruction on the rules of high school basketball and appropriate IHSA officiating mechanics. Officiating philosophy for the high school game is also discussed. The course incorporates over 100 video clips and numerous review sessions of NFHS rules. This class is ideal for basketball officials with zero to four years of basketball officiating experience. Officials new to the IHSA will be able to obtain an officiating license at a reduced rate. Completion of the class will allow the participant to earn IHSA Level 1 Clinic Credit. Participants must attend a minimum of four sessions to be eligible for IHSA clinic credit.
All CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE USING ZOOM TECHNOLOGY
Classes will run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on these dates:
Week 1: Monday, October 3 – download class materials
Week 2: Tuesday, October 11 – download class materials
Week 3: Tuesday, October 18 – download class materials
Week 4: Monday, October 24 – download class materials
Week 5: Tuesday, November 1 – download class materials
Week 6: Monday November 7 – download class materials
IACO Football Clinic – Levels I & II
In-person August 6, 2022 – Naperville North High School 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
“Zoom” August 8, 2022 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $ 35.00 (in advance) $ 45.00 @ door
Advance payment qualifies for both in-person and “zoom” Clinics.
Speakers: Sam Knox, Rick Karhliker, Jeff Conrad, Bill Book, Bill Orris, Jeff Carr, Mike Outten, Tom Hug, Lauri Jordan, Marv Dampier, Octavio Herrera.
Training Sessions – Level Two – 2+ years experience
- 8:00 – 10:00 am General Session
- 10:10 – 12:00pm On-field Mechanics
Training Session – Level One – Beginner to 2 years’ experience
- 8:00 – 10:00 am General Session
- 10:10 – 11:00 am Break Out Session 1
- 11:10 – 12:00 pm Break Out Session 2
Vendors will be present: Purchase Officials and Officials Only.
Football Training Class 2022
The Football Officials Training Class prepares the participant by covering game rules, play situations, penalty enforcement, game timing, and mechanics (positioning) through presentations and game film review. After completion of the class and earning an IHSA (Illinois State High School Association) sports officiating license, you will be given the opportunity to be assigned to officiate high school football games for the upcoming season. Officials with 1-2 years experience also find this class very advantageous and are welcome to attend.
| DATE | Tuesdays, July 12th 2022 – August 16th (6 weeks) *** New material is presented at each session |
| TIME | 7:00-9:00pm |
| LOCATION | Classes will be held online via ZOOM. You computer, tablet, etc needs certain capabilities and a camera and microphone to properly participate. |
| FEE | FREE! *plus officials applying thru the class for their first IHSA license pay only $35 (normally $70). You must apply thru the class at the first session and not be licensed with the IHSA in any other sport to receive the discount. |
| CLINIC | Participants must attend 4 of the 6 sessions to meet IHSA requirements to earn a Certified Clinic Credit |
2021 Basketball Clinic
The 50th Annual IACO Basketball Clinic will be held at Elmwood Park High School on Saturday, November 6. The clinic will offer IHSA Level 1 Clinic Credit and is classroom-only based. The clinic will start at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at noon. Online pre-registration will run through November 4. The cost is $25 on-line and $30 at the door. This year’s clinic will allow participants to choose the speaker they wish to hear, based on experience level, topic and speaker. This year’s speakers incorporate officials with 25 basketball state final appearances, eight IHSA certified basketball clinicians and six current assignors
2021 Football Clinics
IACO 50th Annual Football Clinic
| LEVEL 1 ** SOLD OUT ** Saturday, August 7th, 2021 8:00 AM – noon. Doors open 7:30 AM IN-PERSON at Naperville North High School | LEVEL 2 Monday, August 9th, 2021 6:00 – 10:00 PM ONLINE using Zoom Technology |