Clark Family Article in Daily Journal
Passing of John Hobscheid
IACO would like to share the news of the untimely passing of multi-sport and state final official John Hobscheid yesterday. John passed away from complications after back surgery. Even though he was not a member of every association…chances are that everyone has members that worked with John on a ball diamond, a football field or a basketball court at some point over the years. John was a great man who will be sorely missed.
more details to follow
2024 Beginning Umpire Clinic
The Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO), Metro-Chicago is hosting Beginning Umpire Clinic, designed for new Umpires with little or no experience via remote learning (ZOOM). Umpires of any experience level needing Level 1 Credit may register as well. The cost is $10, while students, both high school and college, are FREE.
Questions? Email Don Collings at GLOA-Don [at] comcast [dot] net or call / text to 847.875.0514
Basketball Level 1, In-Person Clinic
Date: Saturday November 4, 2023
Site: Elmwood Park High School
Time: Doors open at 7:00 AM Clinic from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25, at Door: $35
Schedule:
- Cafeteria:
- Jeff Rutledge – New Rules 8:00 – 9:00 AM
- Tim Loughnane – So you Think this is a Travel 9:15 – 9:45 AM
- Mike Stebbins & Bob Vaughn – Moving up the Ranks 10:00 – 10:30 AM
- Room 1:
- Paul Schoessling – Pre-Game 10:15 – 10:45 AM
- Mark Siekierski – It’s about Relationships 11:00 – 11:30 AM
- Room 2:
- Joe Spagnolo – Conflict Resolution 10:15 – 10:45 AM
- Les O’Connor – Mechanics 11:00 – 11:30 AM
- Room 3:
- Nitin Rao – Rule 4 10:15 – 10:45 AM
- Don Williams – Positioning Advice and Crew Teamwork 11:00 – 11:30 AM
- Cafeteria:
- Hand out Clinic Stickers – 11:45 AM
New Officials Basketball Class
- Class is FREE ~ Discounted IHSA License Fee
- Taught by Licensed & Certified Basketball Officials
- Income Opportunity
- Open to ages 17–60+, Men & Women
- No Prerequisites… Work When You’re Available
The New Officials Basketball Class prepares participants to officiate high school basketball games. This six-week FREE course includes online instruction on the rules of high school basketball and IHSA officiating mechanics. Officiating philosophy for the high school game is also discussed. The course incorporates over 100 video clips and numerous review sessions of NFHS rules. This class is ideal for basketball officials with zero to four years of basketball officiating experience. Officials new to the IHSA will be able to obtain an officiating license at a reduced rate. Embedded in the course is a Level 1 IHSA clinic.
The class sessions are online from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on the following dates:
- Week 1: Monday, October 2 **
- Week 2: Tuesday, October 10
- Week 3: Monday, October 16 **
- Week 4: Tuesday, October 24
- Week 5: Monday, October 30
- Week 6: Tuesday, November 7
** Participants are required to attend the Week 1 (October 2) and Week 3 (October 16) sessions to earn IHSA clinic credit **