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JFLOCI OFFICIALS

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GUIDELINES FOR OFFICIALS

1. Officials must be on time. Please arrive at the facility with enough time to park and meet with the crew before taking the field.  

2. Officials will take the field 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time as a crew to administer the coin toss, Coach/Captains meeting, and review of JFL rules for each age level.

3. Officials will wear a IHSA approved uniform.

4. Officials will not wear jewelry other than a black sport watch for timing or a wedding ring. Earrings or other noticeable piercings, chains, etc. will not be worn for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS.

5. Officials must never use foul language and should always keep their comments professional. This is from the time you arrive at the facility until you leave the parking lot in your vehicle.

6. Work as a team. Communicate effectively with each other and the head coaches. Do not put anyone down whether it is a player, fan, coach, or another official. Be professional in communication and demeanor.

7. No warnings on Sportsmanship. The League has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY regarding poor sportsmanship from Players, Coaches, & Fans. Penalize poor sportsmanship the same as you should every other rule and keep your composure when doing so.

8. If you have an ejection, complete the Ejection Report listed (above) on the League website. This must be completed following the last game of the day. You must ALSO contact the League's Coordinator of Officials via phone immediately following any game with an ejection.

9. Officials may never comment or post on social media regarding officiating, games, or anything surrounding these topics. NO EXCEPTIONS.

10. **Beginning in 2023** All Officials Must Have a Valid IHSA Football License (ages 17+) OR a Valid IHSA Provisional License (ages 15 & 16) to be eligible for games.

2026 OFFICIALS TACKLE FOOTBALL TRAINING

All JFLOCI Officials must be officially trained with the League by completing this video:

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Press play to start the clinic.

You may be required to click play at various times throughout the video.

Submit Certification

Approved Uniforms

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IHSA Football Referee Apparel is the official referee uniform approved by JFLOCI.

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The JFLOCI Headquarters maintains a limited inventory of used referee uniforms and accessories, available in various sizes for a CASH donation. To schedule an appointment, please contact the league office at 309-682-8910

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Below are a couple options for purchasing new referee

uniforms and accessories:

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