Officiate Iowa High School Athletic Events

IHSAA Officials

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.

IOWA CENTER FOR OFFICIALS SERVICES (ICOS)

Starting in the 2021-22 athletic year, the IHSAA and IGHSAU will be utilizing the NFHS Center for Officials Services, powered by DragonFly, for information, registration, education, licensing, and postseason assignments for all officials.

Once logged in, you will find tutorials and information from DragonFly to help you better understand the registration and licensing process.

DragonFly (ICOS) Video Tutorials

How To Create Your Account

How To Complete Registration

Set Up Payment Information

More DragonFly Tutorials

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.
• Exams and rules meetings may be found through DragonFly (ICOS).