how to become a referee (in illinois)

[a4caster]

Just be sure that you do not send in your registration BEFORE they start accepting next year's. Reason being is that they may sign you up for this CURRENT year (07-08) and in a few months, send you another application and bill for NEXT year (08-09).
Welcome to the IHSA. While you are working on the app, try to find a local association and get your name in there. It always helps to find someone to become a mentor. It will make the next few years a lot easier. Go to the IHSA website for a list of associations. If nothing else, ask us.

[MadCityRef]

Originally Posted by a4caster

Just be sure that you do not send in your registration BEFORE they start accepting next year's. Reason being is that they may sign you up for this CURRENT year (07-08) and in a few months, send you another application and bill for NEXT year (08-09).
Welcome to the IHSA. While you are working on the app, try to find a local association and get your name in there. It always helps to find someone to become a mentor. It will make the next few years a lot easier. Go to the IHSA website for a list of associations. If nothing else, ask us.

The renewals go out in May for a July start date. And your license is not 'official' until you pass the test, not when you pay the money.

IHSA website has a listing of local associations.

[a4caster]

Originally Posted by MadCityRef

The renewals go out in May for a July start date. And your license is not 'official' until you pass the test, not when you pay the money.

IHSA website has a listing of local associations.

True, but initial applications are non-refundable, which means if you didn't meet the requirements for the license (i.e. test, rules meeting) the money stays with the IHSA. We had one guy get burned on that once.