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Q. I often see officials working that are who in the proper IHSA uniform (including lack of a patch). What, if anything, can be done?
A. The IHSA encourages you to complete and submit a Special Report Form to report an official working out of uniform.
Q. Is the embroidered patch/log on the chest required?
A. No. It is optional to have the logo/patch on the chest. The patch on the left sleeve is
I.
IHSA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Obtaining a New IHSA Officiating License
To acquire an IHSA Officials License, prospective officials must:
1. be at least seventeen (17) years of age;
2. properly complete an IHSA application online;
3. pay the required $70 fee online (additional $10 processing fee if not paid
online);
4. submit the current rules examination online by the deadline and obtain at least
an 80% score (Note: If you do not score 80% on your exam, you will be
allowed to retake the exam for a $15 fee).;
5. Pass the online concussion exam with an 80% or higher;
6. view the online rules interpretation video by the deadline;
7. not have been convicted of a sexual offense, a crime against a minor, or a
crime involving illegal drugs; and
8. be in compliance with the IHSA conviction policy.
Application fees are non-refundable.
NOTE: An application to become a new official is available on the IHSA Web site on the Officials Department page (www.ihsa.org).
Maintaining an Active Officiating License
A.
required (pg. 21)
B.
1. To
a. pay an annual fee of $70 online or $80 through the mail for the first sport
maintain or renew an Active IHSA Officials License, an official must:
and $20 for second sport, $15 for each additional sport, plus a late fee if
applicable;
b. properly complete and submit the online renewal form by June 30th of
each year;
c. properly submit and obtain at least an 80% score on the current online
rules examination (p 7);
d. Pass the online concussion exam with an 80% or higher;
e. view the online annual IHSA rules meeting presentation;
f. be in compliance with the IHSA certified clinic requirement (waived for
1st year officials only);
g. be in compliance with the IHSA conviction policy;
h. inform the IHSA of an indictment for any crime;
i. wear National Federation/IHSA required uniforms/patches when
officiating contests;
j. adhere to and be in full compliance with National Federation/IHSA rules,
policies and procedures;
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