Page 8 - Sports Officials Handbook

OFFICIAL’S RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Illinois High School Association provides recognition for officials in the following manner.
1. A 15-year service pin and certificate for all officials who have completed 15 consecutive years of service as an official.
2. A 25-year service pin and certificate for all officials who have completed 25 years of service as an official.
3. A plaque for each official who has completed 30 years of service as an official.
4. A 40-year service award.
5. A 50-year service award.
6. A certificate from IHSA and a plaque to one official in each sport who is the “IHSA Official of the Year” in that sport.
Officials must attend the Officials Conference in order to receive their award. All awards are given and distributed ONLY at the Officials Conference in July.
Recognized Officials Association
The IHSA recognizes many officials associations across the State of Illinois. To become and maintain a recognized association, the following must be done:
1. Annual updates and a list of members must be on file with the IHSA (must have at least 10 members).
2. Constitution must be on file with the IHSA (the IHSA has copies on file to help you with this). Submit any new changes if applicable.
3. Must have officers and set meetings with an agenda.
4. Must have an observers program.
5. At least one delegate must attend the annual IHSA Delegate Meeting at the Officials
Conference.
Benefits to recognized associations:
1. Chance to apply for grant money (up to $500) to help with education, recruiting or
mentor program.
2. Opportunity to submit names to IHSA for awards and certified clinicians.
3. Opportunity to provide certified clinics for your members over a 30 day period, i.e.
Association Meetings.
4. Annually receive two complimentary licenses for brand new, first time officials.
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