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IHSA Beginning Official
Getting Started
What Every New Official Should Know
Created by
Debi Neff
Rhonda Haffner
Agenda
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Licensing
Promotion
Post-Season Assignments
Officials Associations
Professionalism
Sportsmanship
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Licensing
• New License is $45 per sport
• Annual renewal (Only online)
– 1 sport $45; $15 per additional sport
• Dated July 1 – June 30 (no exceptions)
• Entry Level Requirements
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View online rules interpretation meeting annually
Attend an IHSA certified clinic once every 3 yrs.
Be in compliance with the conviction policy
Inform the IHSA if indicted of any crime
Wear the proper IHSA approved uniform and patches
IHSA patch on left sleeve
Approved IHSA logo on pockets or hats
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Licensing (cont.)
• Adhere to all National Federation/IHSA rules, policies
and procedures
• Fulfill contractual agreements
• Properly complete and submit any required special report
forms available online in your officials center.
• Maintain high standards of conduct
• First year officials must attend a certified clinic within the
first year or take the zero level clinic available online.
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Promotion
• 3 levels of officials
– Registered (X)
– Recognized (R)
– Certified (C)
• Post-season assignment priority (C, R, X)
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Be an active official
Complete 2 years at current level before attempting promotion
Submit application by published deadline for sport
Have met the current rules interpretation meeting criteria
Have officiated minimum number of varsity contests
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Promotion (cont.)
• Registered to Recognized
– Achieve minimum of 85% on Part I Exam
– Achieve minimum of 85% on Part II Exam (date specific)
– Obtained recommendations for promotions and send them to the
IHSA officials department
• Recognized to Certified
– Obtained recommendations for promotions and send them to the
IHSA officials department
– Achieve minimum of 90% on Part I Exam
– Achieve minimum of 85% on Part II Exam (date specific)
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Post-Season Assignments
• Eligibility Requirements
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Met certified clinic criteria
Met Rules Interpretation Meeting criteria
Not on probation
Completed post-season availability information
• Online in the officials center personal site
• Assignments based on:
– Power rating
– Percentile ranking of coaches & officials ratings
– Percentile ranking of “Top 15” list
• school, assignors, IHSA recognized associations and certified
officials
– Geographic representation
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Post-Season Assignments (cont.)
• Power Rating
– 8 areas X 5 points each = 40 Maximum
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Part I Exam Score
Promotion Level (C, R, X)
Previous post-season experience
Ratings of coaches and officials
Top 15 list
Number of contests worked
Clinic level attended with the last three years
Yearly clinic attendance no matter what level
• Notification of Assignments
– Schools are electronically notified by IHSA
– Officials are electronically notified of assignments
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Officials Associations
• Benefits of joining
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Education, mentoring, socialization
Periodic group meetings (monthly, weekly, etc.)
Name recognition (assignors, athletic directors, etc.)
Discussion topics
• Current issues, rules changes, etc.
• Situation reviews
– Recognized associations
• May conduct IHSA certified clinics
• May Provide a voice in post-season assignment through Top 15 list
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Professionalism
• Goal Setting
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Be realistic in advancement expectations (Jr-High, Frosh, JV, Varsity)
Challenge yourself with advancement and promotion goals
Personal development (clinics, associations, mentors)
Self and partner post-game evaluation
• Fitness and Health
– Year-round commitment to physical conditioning
– Be realistic about performance with injury/illness
• Appearance
– Proper uniform, patches, and sport specific equipment
– Take pride in your appearance
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Professionalism (cont.)
• Rule Knowledge
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Frequent study of rule book and case book
Be aware of rule changes; discuss with peers
Study Part I and II exams
Know how to use Officials Handbook
• Responsibilities & Duties
– Must understand pre-, during, and post-contest responsibilities of
each member on the officiating team
– Strive for consistency and fairness – impartial
– Goal is to not be noticed – courteous but detached
– Communication is key, but know correct approach
– Practice proper mechanics
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Professionalism (cont.)
• Contracting Contests
– Through association assignors OR directly through school
Athletic Directors
– Be prompt, organized and gracious
– Honor all contracts, regardless of other opportunities
– If you must break a contract:
• Provide early notice to host school
• Offer to recruit a replacement
• Alert other officiating team members, if possible
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Sportsmanship
• IHSA Communication Requirements
– May use special report form to report inappropriate behavior
– MUST submit special report form to communicate ejections
– Encouraged to submit SAWA reports
• Guidelines for Dealing with Unruly Spectators
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AVOID direct contact – address through host management
Host Management obligated to carry out spectator ejections
DO NOT CONFRONT spectators directly
Remember to communicate with players, coaches, and officiating
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Sportsmanship (cont.)
• Officials should be role model for Sportsmanship
– Address in pre-contest conference with captains and coaches
– Know and Use warnings and penalties to maintain control
– Shake hands with both coaches prior to contest
– Regardless of contest progress, treat officiating team with respect
and tolerance; discussion takes place after the contest
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Conclusion
• Utilize IHSA website
– www.ihsa.org
• Know and use the Sports Officials Handbook
• Discuss, learn, get involved
• Set goals and strive to meet them
• Represent the profession well
• Have fun!
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