POA Events
POA Preseason Stag and Football Test 2024
All Officials - The preseason stag and football test will be held August 21, 5:30 PM at the Navy Marine Club. Hope to see you there!
NDOA Level II Football Clinic
This IHSA certified Level II clinic is run by the New Direction Officials Association (NDOA).
The camp is specifically designed to help you advance in your football officiating career. This Clinic is aimed at both new and veteran officials alike.
POA members, please plan to pay your dues for the upcoming season: $35 cash or check. For all non-paid members, the fee will be $10.
If you have any questions, contact Don King at 309.360.0357 or donkingumpATcomcastDOTnet
POA Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
All Officials - The POA Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be June 29, 6:00 PM at the Peoria Elk’s Lodge (on MLK drive next to Madison golf course).
Our menu will include fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, and hors d'oeuvres. Soft drinks and draft beer will be provided along with a cash bar for those who want wine or alcoholic mixed drinks.
As a member of our association, you and your significant other are cordially invited to attend this prestigious event where we will honor our members who have achieved high levels of success in their careers.
The cost to attend is only $20.00 per person. Please RSVP to Mike Bromley, mebroms@msn.com with your name and total number of attendees in your party by May 15th.
Questions? Call Mike Bromley, (309) 256-1096
We hope to see you there!
Thanks,
POA Officers and HOF Board of Directors
IHSA Level II Certified Clinic
This IHSA certified Level II clinic is run in conjunction with the Wierzba Shootout held at Farmington High School. This is an opportunity to evaluate and improve your officiating ability. You will be taught proper 3 Person Mechanics and Officiating Theories.
This camp is aimed at new and veteran officials. There will classroom sessions and on court, live basketball games to work.
This is an IHSA Level II Certified Clinic.
Date: June 7 th , 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. (Lunch will be provided)
Location: Farmington High School. 108 N. Lightfoot Road, Farmington IL, 61531
Cost: $30.00
Attire: Proper Basketball Officiating Uniform. (Black Shorts Acceptable)
Clinicians: Kevin Hampton, Dan McGann, Pat Pownall, Don King
*Please print all information and return it with a check payable to:
Kevin Hampton. 512 South Althea St. Elmwood Il. 61529
Name: ______________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
City:_________________ State:____________ Zip:_________________
Phone:_________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________
*Registration Deadline Wednesday, June 5th .
NDOA Level II Clinic
This IHSA certified Level II clinic is run by the New Direction Officials Association (NDOA) in conjunction with the Peoria Richwoods Shootout. The Shootout has the top teams and players in the state of Illinois.
It is tremendous opportunity to evaluate your officiating ability. You will be taught proper 3-person mechanics and officiating theories.
The camp is specifically designed to help you advance in your basketball officiating career. This Clinic is aimed at both new and veteran officials alike.
If you have any questions, contact Don King at 309.360.0357 or donkingumpATcomcastDOTnet
Basketball Meeting 2/4/24
Our final basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, February 4 @ 4:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 1/21/24
Our fourth basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, January 21 @ 4:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 1/7/24
Our third basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, January 7 @ 4:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 12/17/23
Our second basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, December 17 @ 4:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 12/3/23
Our first basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, December 3 @ 4:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Level I Clinic - Basketball
The POA is hosting a Level I Basketball Clinic on Wednesday, November 15th from 5pm-9pm at the Navy & Marine Club in Peoria Heights.
The cost is $5 for POA members and $25.00 for non-members. Cash or Check ONLY.
Call Dan McGann (309.692.6099) if you have any questions.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
1. Professionalism
2. Pre-Game
3. Proper Mechanics
4. Conflict Resolution
5 2 & 3-Person Mechanics
6 Working with Assignors
7. On/Off Court Behavior (e.g. Social Media)
8. Physical Fitness
9. Sportsmanship
Basketball Test Review & In-Between Stag
The Basketball Test Review and In-Between Stag will be Sunday, November 12, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. The stag will immediately follow the test review.
If you have not paid your dues, you can do so at the event.
The 2023-24 Basketball meetings will be posted on the POA website and an email will be sent out with the meeting dates as well.
Thanks,
Don & Stan
Football Meeting - 10/11
Weekly Football Officials Meeting - Kevin Copeland on “Crew Consistency: You Make the Call“
Football Meeting - 10/03
Weekly Football Officials Meeting - Jake Schaidle on “Dead Ball
Mechanics/Administration Between Downs”
Football Meeting - 09/20
Weekly Football Officials Meeting - Mike Bromley on “Kick Coverages”
Football Meeting - 09/13
Weekly Football Officials Meeting - Mike Bromley on “Working the Wings”
Football Meeting - 08/30
Weekly Football Officials Meeting - Includes Don King’s Level I Football Clinic
Football Meeting - 08/23
Weekly Football Officials Meeting - Jim Maddock will be presenting new rules for the coming season
POA Preseason Stag 2023
All Officials - The preseason stag will be August 16, 6:30 PM at the Navy Marine Club. Hope to see you there!
Thanks,
Don & Stan
Football Test Review 2023
Football Officials - This is a reminder of the Football test review this Wednesday, August 16, 5:30 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. Your dues must be paid prior to you participating in the test review. You can pay your dues ($35) that night.
Thanks,
Don & Stan
Basketball Meeting
This will be our final POA Basketball meeting of the year.
See you then!
Basketball Meeting
This will be our fourth POA Basketball meeting of the year. Please bring your dues ($35) if you have not already paid them.
See you then!
Basketball Meeting
This will be our third POA Basketball meeting of the year. Please bring your dues ($35) if you have not already paid them.
See you then!