One way of addressing the declining number of high school officials is by retaining the ones you already have. And one way of retaining them is by thanking them for their hard work and sacrifice. That’s one of the reasons we’re offering FREE officiating courses at the NFHS Learning Center from now until July 1. Check out the officials section of the NFHS Learn center here.
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NFHS Offering Free Officials Courses
2020 Spring Sport Rules Interpretations Meeting Schedule
NOTE – CIAC has updated this list to the best of its knowledge, but if you are planning to attend one of the meetings that is not listed as postponed or canceled, you should contact the board and/or school to confirm the meeting is taking place. Below is the schedule for the 2020 spring rules… Continue Reading
Track & Field Officials Training Session – Postponed
The training session for Track and Field Officials has been postponed due to inclement weather. The rescheduled event will be held Sunday, December 29 from 2-5 p.m. at the BHS Track & Field Training Center at Bethel High School. To sign up; contact Yvonne Grimes at: Grimesevenaolcom (Grimesevenaolcom) . There is a significant challenge finding track & field officials,… Continue Reading
2019-20 Winter Sport Rules Interpretations Meeting Schedule
Below is the schedule for the 2019-20 winter rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials’ organizations and leagues. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. Other coaches are encouraged to attend. If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, I am certain he/she… Continue Reading
Get To Know Rules Committee Member Bill Tatelman
Editor’s Note: Connecticut is fortunate to have many officials serving Connecticut as representatives on NFHS Rules Committees. This week we highlight baseball umpire and officiating leader Bill Tatelman. Bill Tatelman, who has been a member of the Hartford Chapter of the Ct Board of Approved Baseball Umpires for the past 45 years, serves on the NFHS… Continue Reading
Schedule Set For 2019 Fall Rules Interpretation Meetings
CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent their school annually at a rules interpretation meeting for their sport. Other coaches are encouraged to attend. Below is the schedule for the fall 2019 rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials’ organizations and leagues. If your coach cannot make the meeting… Continue Reading
2019 Spring Rules Interpretation Meeting Schedule
Below is the schedule for the 2019 spring rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials’ organizations and leagues. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. Other coaches are encouraged to attend. If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, I am… Continue Reading
2018-19 Winter Sport Rules Interpretations Meeting Schedule
Below is the schedule for the 2018-19 winter rules interpretations meetings provided to CIAC by officials’ organizations and leagues. CIAC rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings. Other coaches are encouraged to attend. If your coach cannot make the meeting in your area, I am certain he/she… Continue Reading
Get Involved In High School Sports As A Certified Official
The shortage of licensed high school sports officials is afflicting the world of high school sports nationwide, and Connecticut is not immune. That’s the driving force behind the officials recruitment effort from the NFHS and it’s one that can appeal for high school athletes, coaches and fans. We hope schools will present some of the… Continue Reading