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2. Certified Clinics can be conducted by the IHSA, local officials associations, or other interested parties, as long as an IHSA certified clinician conducts the training program.
3. If the official fails to meet this requirement, the official will be either put on probation or suspended.
4. Information regarding certified clinics and clinicians can be found on the IHSA website and in the Officials Center.
5. All sports have a Level 1 and Level 2 clinic. Check the web site for dates of upcoming clinics and the level of clinic being offered.
6. Level 1 and Level 2 clinics
The IHSA currently has two levels of curriculum in most sports. It is recommended that new officials attend a Level 1 clinic.
7. The online Level 0 clinic is available for one time only and is geared toward the first year official. Information in the Level 0 clinic is valuable to all officials in all sports. The online Level 0 clinic will satisfy the clinic requirement for one year. The link for the Level 0 clinic is available from the Officials Center and requires a fee.
8. Redeem Credit. If you are an official, you will need to check in. To receive credit for attendance: As you exit the clinic, go to the clinician who has the attendance folder. The clinician will ask you to print your name and ID number on the attendance page AND take the coded label next to your name. The coded label is your key to getting credit for attending a clinic. Stick the label on your rules book or another safe place. The IHSA will have a copy of the signature page and can confirm attendance if your code becomes lost. Once you leave the clinic, you MUST enter that code into the IHSA Officials Center (that is the password protected center) within 7 days. Instructions on redeeming the clinic code can be found on the Officials Center log-in page. Failure to do so will mean you will NOT get credit and be placed on probation or suspension. Please allow 24 hours for credit for the clinic to be posted on your web site.
G. Conviction Policy (Revised 7/21/00)
The IHSA will conduct formal background checks on all officials.
1. New License Application or Renewal. An IHSA Officiating License will not be
renewed for anyone:
a. convicted, or adjudicated with a finding of fault, guilt or violation, in
regard to an offense involving a minor or any sexual offense; unless/until such offense has been reversed by proper authority having jurisdiction over the matter; or,
b. convicted, or adjudicated with a finding of fault, guilt or violation, in regard to an offense involving any illegal/illicit drug or controlled substance as prescribed by Federal or State law or regulation, prior to five (5) years following the completion of any sentence/parole/probation period imposed for the offense; or,
c. currently serving a sentence or a parole/probation period for any offense or adjudication of guilt imposed by any court, judge or administrative body, other than simple traffic violations.
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