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!
2018 Football Training Classes
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 10th 2017 – August 14th (6 weeks) On-field Mechanics Sessions: Saturdays, July 28 & August 11 |
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| Time : | 7:00-9:00pm |
| 8 Locations : | Bremen High School – Midlothian map Elmwood Park High School – Elmwood Park map Hass Park – Chicago map Kishwaukee College – Malta map Libertyville High School – Libertyville map Plainfield Central High School – Plainfield map Lisle Park District – Lisle map **Mondays, Jul 9 – Aug 13 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Palatine map **7/10; 7/12; 7/24; 7/31; 8/7; 8/14 |
| Fee : | FREE! *plus officials applying thru the class for their first IHSA license pay only $25 (normally $50). 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 | |
Advanced Football Training 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 30, Aug 6, 13, & 20. 7:00-9:00pm
47th Annual IACO Football Clinic
Complete clinic information and online registration will be posted here as soon as details are finalized.
We hope to see you on Aug 4th!
Ed Bjes, Football Clinic Chairperson
Beginning Umpires Clinics
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is again hosting Beginning Umpires Clinics. This is a Beginning Umpires Clinic designed for new Umpires with little or no experience or for umpires registered for several years and have not attended a clinic or in some cases have never umpired a high school game. Our goal is to help you acquire the knowledge and skills necessary 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 as well. This year we again have 6 clinic sites to make it more convenient for you to attend. The clinics will be in Northfield, Chicago Heights, Roselle, Bolingbrook, Rockford and Mundelein, with instruction from Illinois High School Association Certified Clinicians. The clinics will be 4 sessions in length and the IHSA registered official who attends at least 3 of the 4 sessions will get IHSA Level 1 Baseball or Softball Clinic Credit.
Class Objectives :
- Train new officials to become competent High School Level
- Baseball/Softball officials
- Learn basic rules
- Learn basic mechanics
- Connect with a local official’s association for assignments advanced training, and mentoring