2019 Advanced Football Class
This 201 level class is geared for the experienced official. Each session will examine in depth, a specific rule, mechanic or situation. This is a discussion forum with input from all those attending. Prerequisite to participate is minimum of 5 years as an IHSA licensed official with at least 2 years working with a varsity or sophomore crew.
Class meets at Bremen High School in Midlothian
Class is free of charge.
Four sessions : Mondays July 29, Aug 5, 12, & 19
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Enter campus at south end of building (appx 153rd St)
Proceed to rear of building, Entrance #3 (southeast corner of bldg)
After entry, 1st hall on right to Room 120
2019 Football Clinic
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO) will be holding its 48th annual IHSA certified high school football officials clinic at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., IL 60563 on Saturday, August 10, 2018. Doors open at 7:00 AM, sessions begin at 8:00 AM. Online, pre-registration fee is $35.00 if received before 8/3/2019, registration fee received on or after 8/3/2019 or paid at the door is $45.
This year’s keynote speaker will be, George McCaskey, Chairman of the Chicago Bears. Also speaking will be, Sam Knox, Assistant Executive Director of the IHSA.
Beginning at 7:00 AM vendors will have officiating equipment for sale, often at special clinic discount prices. Try on apparel before you buy and stock-up before the season begins.
Game Assignments: Local assignment chairs have been invited to be present. Take this 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.
A luncheon is included. Plus, there is a chance to win gift certificates from the vendors.
Online clinic registrations are now closed. Please plan to register at the door
2019 Football Training Class
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 9th 2019 – August 13th (6 weeks) **except where noted at Hass Park and Lisle Park |
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| Time | 7:00-9:00pm |
| Locations | Bremen Community High School, Midlothian map Elmwood Park High School – Elmwood Park map Kishwaukee College – Malta map Libertyville High School – Libertyville map Plainfield Central High School – Plainfield map Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Palatine map Hass Park – Chicago map **Tuesdays 7/9; 7/16; 7/23; 7/30; Mon 8/5; 8/12 Lisle Park District – Lisle map **Mondays, Jul 9 – Aug 13 |
| 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 out of 6 sessions in order to be eligible for clinic credit. |
Questions? Contact Training Curriculum Chairperson, Laurie Jordan at training [at] iaco-official [dot] org
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LATE SUMMER Beginning Umpire Clinic
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is hosting Beginning Umpire Clinic, which is designed for new Umpires with little or no experience. Umpires who have not attended an IHSA clinic or who have never umpired a high school game will find this clinic helpful. Our goal is to help you acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to improve your skills as an umpire. We encourage experienced officials from other sports who are just starting as a softball or baseball umpire to join us. We will also assist in registering new umpires. Umpires from youth and park district leagues are welcome to attend. The clinic will be in Northfield with instruction directed by Illinois High School Association Certified Clinicians. The IHSA registered official who attends at least 3 of the 4 sessions will get IHSA Level 1 Baseball or Softball Clinic Credit.
| Location : | Northfield Park District, 401 Wagner Rd, Northfield, IL 60093 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Thursdays: Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 |
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Objectives:
- Train new officials to become competent High School Level Baseball/Softball umpires
- Learn basic rules
- Learn basic mechanics
- Connect with a local officials association for assignments, advanced training and mentoring. The entire clinic cost is $25 for IHSA officials, payable in advance or at the door. Students (High School or College) will be admitted for free with a Student ID Card.
2019 Beginning Umpire Clinics
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is again hosting Beginning Umpire Clinics, which are designed for new Umpires with little or no experience. Umpires who have not attended an IHSA clinic or who have never umpired a high school game will find this clinic helpful. Our goal is to help you acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to improve your skills as an umpire. We encourage experienced officials from other sports who are just starting as a softball or baseball umpire to join us. We will also assist in registering new umpires. Umpires from youth and park district leagues are welcome to attend. Again this year we have 6 clinic sites to make it more convenient for you to attend. The clinics will be in Northfield, Chicago Heights, Kishwaukee College, Bolingbrook, Rockford and Libertyville, with instruction directed by Illinois High School Association Certified Clinicians.The IHSA registered official who attends at least 3 of the 4 sessions will get IHSA Level 1 Baseball or Softball Clinic Credit.
Objectives:
- Train new officials to become competent High School Level Baseball/Softball umpires
- Learn basic rules
- Learn basic mechanics
- Connect with a local officials association for assignments, advanced training and mentoring
The entire clinic cost is $25 for IHSA officials, payable in advance or at the door. Students, high school or college, will be admitted free with a student ID card.
Class Materials:
Phase1 Umpire Document
Baseball Class Pitching
Softball Pitching Rule
Getting to the First Pitch