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I almost forgot, in order to be promoted in Illlinois, you have to receive and 85% or 90%...another reason to cheat!
Here, let me help with the code of conduct stuff...
from the National Federation of State High School Associations
In recognition of these expectations there is hereby established a Code of Ethics for all officials.
The purpose of the code is to establish guidelines for ethical standards of conduct for all officials.
An Official must devote time, thought and study to the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to carry out these rules so that one may render effective and creditable service in a fair and unbiased manner.
An Official must work with fellow officials and the state association in a spirit of harmony and cooperation in spite of differences of opinion that may arise during debate of points or rules at issue.
An Official must resist every temptation and outside pressure to use one's position as an official to benefit oneself. Under all circumstances, officials must avoid promoting the special interest of any person or group of persons other than the athletes we serve.
An Official must constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the avocation in all personal conduct and relations with the student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, colleagues, and the public, to be a worthy example to the athletes under one's jurisdiction.
An Official will be prepared both physically and mentally, dress according to expectations and maintain a proper appearance that is befitting the importance of the game.
The Official shall avoid the use of tobacco and products at the contest site.
An Official must remember and recognize that it is important to honor contracts regardless of possible inconvenience or financial loss.
Every member of the officiating profession carries a responsibility to act in a manner becoming a professional person.Â* The conduct of any official influences the attitude of the public toward the profession in general as well as toward the official in particular.
If that doesnÂ’t do it for you...from the 2004-2005 IHSA Officials Handbook:
Maintaining an Active Officiating License
1. To maintain or renew an Active IHSA Officials License, an official must:
a. pay an annual fee of $35.00 for first sport and $15.00 for additional sport, plus a late fee if applicable;
b. properly complete and submit the renewal form by June 30th of each year;
c. properly submit and obtain at least an 80% on the current rules examination (see deadlines below);
d. attend an annual IHSA rules meeting;
e. be in compliance with the IHSA certified clinic requirement;
f. be in compliance with the IHSA conviction policy;
Suspension
1. An IHSA officiating license may be suspended for the following reasons:
a. not attending a rules meeting and/or not meeting the examination
requirements for two consecutive years;
b. not attending an IHSA Certified Clinic within three calendar years;
c. reports of the official failing to meet more than two contractual
agreements;
d. failure to properly complete and submit required special report forms on
more than three occasions;
e. report of abusive physical contact (including striking or shoving) or
verbal abuse of a contestant, coach or fan, immediately before, during, or
after an IHSA contest at which the official is officiating;
f. reports of the official displaying a lack of proficiency, knowledge or
understanding of the rules of the contest on more than six occasions;
g. reports of the official displaying gross acts of misconduct or
unprofessional behavior;
h. indictment for a felony or other crime;
i. failure to meet requirements of conviction policy;
j. report of physical or emotional limitations that prevent, restrict, or
disqualify the person from performing the normal functions and duties of
an official in that sport; and for which no reasonable accommodation can
be made; and
k. knowingly providing false, incomplete or inaccurate information on an IHSA application, renewal form, special report form, or officials web site information page.
Officials — Keys to Good Sportsmanship
One of the goals of interscholastic competition is to teach important values while
enriching the educational experience of the young men and women who participate.
Good sportsmanship is certainly one of those important values, and as a result,
promoting good sportsmanship is clearly one of our highest priorities.
We also believe officials play key roles in teaching and promoting good sports-manship.
The following information contains a brief summary of sportsmanship
expectations for officials. By following these guidelines officials can enhance the
lifelong lessons that are being taught in the interscholastic classroom. We urge you
to read them carefully and hope you will remember to SPORT A WINNING ATTITUDE
when officiating interscholastic contests in IHSA member schools.
• Accept your role in an unassuming manner. Showboating and over-officiating
are not acceptable.
• Maintain confidence and poise, controlling the contest from start to finish.
• Know the rules of the game thoroughly and abide by the established Code of
Ethics.
• Publicly shake hands with coaches of both teams before the contest.
• Never exhibit emotions or argue with participants and coaches when enforcing
rules.
• When watching a game as a spectator, give the officials the same respect you
expect to receive when working a contest.
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