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1. IHSA Officials www.ihsa.org Getting Started What Every New Official Should Know

2. Agenda • Licensing • Promotion • Post-Season Assignments • Officials Associations • Professionalism • Sportsmanship

3. Licensing • New License is $45 per sport • Annual renewal • 1 sport $45; $15 per additional sport • Dated July 1 – June 30 (no exceptions) • Entry Level Requirements • Attend sport specific annual rules interpretation meeting oronlinemeeting • Take an online rules TEST. Part 1. Pass with an 85% or better. If fail, pay $15.00 and retake. • Attend an IHSA certified clinic once every 3 yrs. If you are a new official you must attend a IHSA certified clinic. • Wear the proper IHSA approved uniform and patches • IHSA patch on left sleeve

4. Licensing (cont.) • Adhere to all National Federation/IHSA rules, policies and procedures • Fulfill contractual agreements • Properly complete and submit any required special report forms • Maintain high standards of conduct

5. Promotion • 3 levels of officials • Registered (X) • Recognized (R) • Certified (C) • Post-season assignment priority (C, R, X) • Must: • Be an active official • Complete 2 years at current level before attempting promotion • Submit application by published deadline for sport • Have attended current rules interpretation meeting • Have officiated minimum number of varsity contests

6. Promotion (cont.) • Registered to Recognized • Achieve minimum of 85% on Part I Exam • Achieve minimum of 85% on Part II Exam (date specific) • Current average rating of 2.5 or less OR • Obtain 6 contest ratings with an average of not more than 2.5 • Recognized to Certified • Achieve minimum of 90% on Part I Exam • Achieve minimum of 85% on Part II Exam • date specific • closed book • Current average rating of 1.8 or less OR • Obtain 6 contest ratings with an average of not more than 1.5

7. Post-Season Assignments • Eligibility Requirements • Met certified clinic criteria • basketball = 6 hours / all other sports = 4 hours • Met Rules Interpretation Meeting criteria • Not on probation • Completed post-season availability information • During rules interpretation meeting • Assignments based on: • Power rating by other Certified officials • Percentile ranking of coaches & officials ratings • Percentile ranking of “Top 15” list • school, assignors, or IHSA recognized associations • Geographic representation

8. Post-Season Assignments (cont.) • Power Rating • 6 areas X 5 points each = 30 Maximum • 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 • Notification of Assignments • Schools are electronically notified by IHSA • Officials can specify mail or electronic notification preference

9. Officials Associations • Benefits of joining • 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 • Provide a voice in post-season assignment through Top 15 list

10. Professionalism • Goal Setting • 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

11. Professionalism (cont.) • Rule Knowledge • 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

12. 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

13. 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 • 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 team

14. 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

15. 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! Conclusion

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