Become an Official
COA's ten steps to begin your officiating journey...
Register with the IHSAA to become an official and await rule & case books. CLICK HERE
Join an officials association of your choice. We recommend Crossroads Officials Association. You can do this through your registration in Step 1.
Study! Study! Study! Know your rules, case plays, and officials manual.
Upon passing test (otherwise repeat steps 3-4), work with your mentor/association to begin live/in-person training.
Purchase recommended officiating gear CLICK HERE
Connect with local assignors to begin working games CLICK HERE. We recommend working with mentor as much as possible
Attend association sponsored training, meetings, and events. Learn as much as possible from others in the network.
Never stop learning, improving, and asking questions!
