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
2018 Basketball Clinic
Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), will be hosting our annual basketball clinic at Wheaton North High School, which is located at 701 W Thomas Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 Doors will open at 7:00 AM and the clinic starts at 8:30 AM and is expected to end at 12:30 pm. Vendors will be available until 130 pm. Online pre-registration before Friday, Nov 2 is $25 or $30 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.
- Professionalism (9:45-10:20)
- Track 1 John Marino/Alan Schweisthal
- Track 2 Matt Mann/Chuck Gonzalez
- Track 3 Fred Allman
- Conflict Resolution (10:25-11)
- Track 1 John Marino/Alan Schweisthal
- Track 2 Matt Mann/Chuck Gonzalez
- Track 3 John Dacey
- Two-Person Mechanics On-Court (11:15-12:20)
- Track 1 (0-1 years of experience) John Marino/Mark Leffler
- Track 2 (Experienced Underlevel Officials) Randy Steen/Randy Wilson/Joe Hernandez
- Three-Person Mechanics On-Court (11:15-12:20)
- Track 3 Matt Mann/Bill DePue/Chuck Gonzalez/Fred Allman
2018 Basketball Training Class
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.
Location 1: Montini Catholic High School, 19 W 070 – 16th Street, Lombard, IL
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm; September 18; September 25; October 1 (Monday); October 9; October 16; October 23; October 30.
NOTE: Classes will NOT be held at Montini Catholic on Tuesday, October 2. That week class will be held on Monday, October 1.
Location 2: Marian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL
Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm; September 17; September 24; October 1; October 15; October 22; October 29; November 5.
NOTE: Classes will NOT be held at Marian Catholic on Tuesday, October 8. No classes will be held at Marian Catholic that week.
Fee: This class FREE to everyone! Plus new officials can get a $25 discount on their initial IHSA license.
Officials completing the class will be eligible for IHSA Level 1 Basketball Clinic Credit.
2018 Football Clinic
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO) will be holding its 47th annual IHSA certified high school football officials clinic at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., IL 60563 on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Doors open at 7:00 AM, sessions begin at 8:00 AM. Online, pre-registration fee is $35.00, registration fee paid at the door is $45.
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”
learning proper mechanics under the guidance of experienced officials. NEW this year, Track 2 will receive on-field mechanics training with IHSA Clinicians and State Final Officials.
Equipment Vendors: Beginning at 7:00 AM, Purchase Official Supplies, 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.
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.
Lunch will be provided as well as a chance to win gift certificates from the vendors!