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
AWAY AT SCHOOL Umpire Clinics
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is hosting two Away at School Umpire Clinics. This Umpires Clinic is intended for umpires who are out of the area due to school or job commitments and are unable to attend a regular Umpires Clinic. We selected the Christmas/Winter Break times as most of you will be home during this time. Umpires registered for several years and have not attended a clinic or in some cases have never umpired a high school game should plan on attending. Our goal is to help you acquire the knowledge and skills necessary improve your skills as an umpire. We will also assist in registering new umpires. Clinic sites are targeted to make it more convenient for you to attend. The clinics will be in Chicago Heights and Roselle, with instruction from Illinois High School Association Certified Clinicians. The clinics will be a 4 hour session and attendees must attend the entire clinic to receive IHSA Level 1 Baseball or Softball Clinic Credit.
| Contact IACO Umpire Chairman, Don Collings at 847-875-0514 gloa [at] comcast [dot] net | |
| Location 1: | Roselle Park District, Scout Lodge – 204 E Pine, Roselle, IL 60172 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, December 30, 2017 Fee: $10.00 |
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| Location 2: | Marian Catholic High School – 700 Ashland Ave, Chicago Hts IL 60411 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, Jan 6, 2017 Fee: $10.00 |
Clnic 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
2017 Basketball Clinic
Saturday, November 4th, the 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. Pre-registration online 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.