Page 9 - Sports Officials Handbook

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
If applicable, each answer will also have the page number of this handbook which references the specific policy.
Applications and Added Sports
Q. I have a friend who would like to become an official. What should my friend do? A. Visit our Web site at www.ihsa.org and fill out the online application.
Q. I am licensed in one sport and would like to add another. How do I go about adding a sport?
A. You will need to login to the Officials Center, and add the sport(s) through the Licensing Center link. The added sport fee is $20 for the first added sport, and $15 for each additional sport. You will then need to complete the Part 1 Rules Exam and on-line Rules Meeting to remove the probation status.
License Renewals
Q. Do I have to renew my membership every year? If so, what is the cost?
A. An IHSA Official’s License expires every June 30th, regardless of when it becomes
effective. An official must renew his/her membership each year before the June 30th expiration. To renew a license, the cost is $70 online or $80 through the mail for the first sport, $20 for second sport, and $15 for each additional sport. Renewals are completed online and begin May 1st.
Q. When do renewal notices go out?
A. Renewal reminder notices are emailed and are online in your personal site starting May
1st each year.
Q. What should I do if I can’t access my renewal form?
A. Email the IHSA Officials Department at officials@ihsa.org or call the IHSA Office at 309-
663-6377.
Q. What if I do not complete my renewal by the deadline? A. You are required to pay a late fee (p. 9).
Q. Can I pay my license renewal over the phone?
A. No, payments must be submitted online or sent via check by mail with the printed
renewal form.
License Requirements
Q. Is it mandatory to view a rules meeting every year?
A. Yes. You must view the online rules interpretation meeting every year for every sport in
which you are licensed. The penalty for non-compliance is probation or suspension. This viewing must take place by the posted deadline for that sport or pay $15 to reopen the rules interpretation meeting. (p. 9-10)
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