1. Inter-Athletic Council of Officials New Official’s Basketball Class Module # 2 Getting Games

2. At the completion of this Module the student should: ◦ Know what is required to work IHSA Games ◦ Understand how to become assigned to IHSA Games ◦ Understand how assigning software affects working games

3. IHSA Requirements Must be licensed with the Illinois High School Association Must be in good standing to work any IHSA Game Probation Suspension

4. Assignors Chicago area High School Assigning Conference Assignors Each has their own requirements Camps Association membership Fellow Officials

5. Assigning Software The future of officiating Traditional Availability Sheets ◦ Not as common anymore Arbiter (Chicagoland Basketball Assignors) ◦ Cost $4 an official to use Keeping up Availability Job Considerations Family Considerations

6. Before the Game Before Arriving to the Game Contracts Contacting the school Level Partners

7. Contracts Review Contracts Conflicts and Changes Types of Contracts: Arbiter Email Paper (less common anymore) Contract not likely in these situations: Last Minute changes Email Phone call assignments (during the season)

8. Contacting the School Always verify your assignments ◦ Days before the game ◦ Day of the game ◦ Weather Considerations ◦ Traffic Considerations Athletic Department AD Administrative Assistant ◦ Best Person to talk to at most schools IHSA Website

9. What you need to confirm Date/Day Time Level Number of Games (if necessary) Partners Game Site (School) Directions

10. What you need to confirm How are you getting paid? Cash/Check Vouchers Tax Paperwork W9 Tax Form Mailed Time Frame

11. Partners Contact your partner (if you know who it is) Email Phone Text Messaging

12. Partners Travel Arrangements Place to meet Drive together if possible Arrival time to school Job situations Traffic problems

13. Partners Experience of partners Ranking of partner Levels they work

14. Partners Discuss anything about teams involved Coaches Players Facilities Rivalries

15. Level Expectations Lower Level Games Arrive 45 Minutes to 30 Minutes before game Tell Game Management you have arrived  Athletic Director  Head Coach  School Administrator Get dressed in Locker room Have a pre-game with partners Leave in clothes you came to the game in Stay and watch varsity officials

16. Level Expectation Varsity Contests ◦ 1 Hour to 1 ½ before game time ◦ Extensive pre-game is expected ◦ Referee runs the pre-game ◦ Talk about unusual plays and situations

17. Review Questions Who is considered game management? Why do you contact the school before the contest? Is it important to have a contract? Do you need a IHSA license to officiate basketball?

18. Module 2 Questions? New Officials Basketball Class Module 2 Getting Games