Officiate Iowa High School Athletic Events

How to Become an IHSAA Official

Stay involved with Iowa high school athletics by registering as an official! To qualify, registrants must be a high school student or older, have a thorough understanding of the sport you wish to officiate, and the ability to interpret and apply rules.

Please contact officials@iahsaa.org with any officiating-related questions.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE BECOMING AN IHSAA OFFICIAL

Official Exams and Rules Meeting Requirements

• All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open-book exam in the sport(s) for which they intend to officiate. Exams may be retaken twice if necessary.
• All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sport(s) before the season begins.
• To become varsity eligible, new officials of football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling must attend a clinic within the first three years of registration.

START THE PROCESS to BECOME an IHSAA OFFICIAL

Current OFFICIALs: renew your registration

The annual registration and renewal period begins June 1st of each year with your IHSAA membership expiring at the conclusion of the state baseball tournament. Renew your registration for the current year.