ROLE OF THE ASSOCIATION
Provide education opportunities in all aspects of football officiating including rules, mechanics, regulations and policies and practices adopted by the Illinois High School Athletic Association (IHSA) and the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS).
Ensure that members demonstrate the following ..
- Promotes education in all rules, regulations and policies adopted by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and the National Federation of High School Association.(NFHS).
- Maintain a high standard of ethics, sportsmanship, respect and encouragement for players, coaches and officials..
- Promote fair play with cooperation among officials, athletic director, coaches and players.
- Promote and advocate good sportsmanship and develop and build positive relationships with other officials.
- Develop Officiating Skills
- Promote advancement for our officials.
Mission
The Northeastern Illinois Football Officials Association is committed to the on-going process of evaluating the standards of officiating in the state of Illinois through recruitment, education, and mentoring. We have various programs to help educate and train officials on the sport of football officiating. Part of our educational process includes classroom film sessions, meetings with state certified clinicians, and on field scrimmages.
Wilson Football is the official ball for IHSA
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