POA Events
Football/Basketball In-Between Stag
The POA In-Between Stag will be Sunday November 2 starting at 5:00pm. Food and some drink tickets will be provided to all paid members.
For our Basketball members: If this is your first meeting, it is a good time to go ahead and pay your dues for the 25-26 season. You can pay cash or check for $35 dollars to the POA. You are also welcome to mail a check to:
Rick Smolczyk
5121 South Cameron Lane
Mapleton IL 61547.
The POA is growing! Let's keep the momentum going into the winter sports season. For all of our football officials, it has been amazing watching you interact in the meetings, discussing video, and simply wanting to get better. For all of our basketball officials, get those legs in shape now if you haven't started already. Middle school basketball is here already and it will be Thanksgiving Tournament time before we know it!
As a reminder year one for any new member is free, so if you have anyone that you know of that isn't already a member of the POA, have them contact Rick or Isiah. They will gladly speak to them regarding football or basketball. Let's keep growing the next generation of officials from all of us "seasoned" members!
Your POA officers
President Isiah Doty
Sec/Treasurer Rick Smolczyk
Level I Clinic - Basketball
The Peoria Officials Association is hosting a Level I basketball clinic.
When: November 4th
Where: Navy/Marine Club located at 1310 E. Seiberling Ave. Peoria Heights IL, 61616
Time: 5 PM to 9 PM
Cost: POA Members: Free/ Non-Members: $30.00 (pay at the door)
Clinicians: Kevin Hampton & Dan McGann
Who Should Attend: This clinic is open to all basketball officials of all levels of experience
We will cover various topics on mechanics, new rules, professionalism, game management, and much more. We will have several IHSA Clinicians and State Finals Officials in attendance. Any questions please contact Kevin Hampton at 309-2297032 or via email at Hampton1300@yahoo.com.
Basketball Test Review & Rules Interpretation (Part 1)
In our first all-basketball meeting for the season, we will be conducting a test review and dipping our toe into new/modified rules that came out earlier this year.
If this is your first meeting, it is a good time to pay your dues for the 25-26 season. You can pay cash or check for $35 dollars to the POA. You are also welcome to mail a check to:
Rick Smolczyk
5121 South Cameron Lane
Mapleton IL 61547.
As a reminder year one for any new member is free, so if you have anyone that you know of that isn't already a member of the POA, have them contact Rick or Isiah. Let's keep growing the next generation of officials from all of us "seasoned" members!
Your POA officers
President Isiah Doty
Sec/Treasurer Rick Smolczyk
Basketball Meeting 11/23/25 - Rules Interpretation (Part 2)
Our second basketball officials meeting of the season will be on Sunday, November 23 @ 5:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. The focus will be on new/updated rules and POEs for the 25-26 season.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 12/14/25
Our third basketball officials meeting of the season will be on Sunday, December 14 @ 5:00 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 1/4/26
Our fourth basketball officials meeting of the season will be on Sunday, January 4 @ 5:00 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 1/11/26
Our fifth basketball officials meeting of the season will be on Sunday, January 11 @ 5:00 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 1/25/26
Our sixth basketball officials meeting of the season will be on Sunday, January 25 @ 5:00 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 2/8/26
Our seventh basketball officials meeting of the season will be on Sunday, February 8 @ 5:00 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 2/15/26
Our final basketball officials meeting of the 25-26 season will be on Sunday, February 15 @ 5:00 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!
POA Preseason Stag and Football Test 2025
All Officials - The preseason stag and football test will be held August 19 @ 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
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.
Due to construction at Richwoods, THIS YEAR’S SHOOTOUT WILL BE HELD AT WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL.
If you have any questions, contact Don King at 309.360.0357 or donkingumpATcomcastDOTnet
Basketball Meeting 2/23/25
Our final basketball officials meeting of the 24-25 season will be on Sunday, February 23 @ 3:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. We will discuss rules, mechanics, and specific plays our members have experienced in their recent games.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 2/2/25
Our sixth basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, February 2 @ 3:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. We will discuss rules, mechanics, and specific plays our members have experienced in their recent games.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 1/19/25
Our fifth basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, January 19 @ 3:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. We will discuss rules, mechanics, and specific plays our members have experienced in their recent games.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 1/5/25
Our fourth basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, January 5 @ 3:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. We will discuss rules, mechanics, and specific plays our members have experienced in their recent games.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 12/15/24
Our third basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, December 15 @ 3:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. We will discuss rules, mechanics, and specific plays our members have experienced in their recent games.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 12/1/24
Our second basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, December 1 @ 3:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. We will discuss rules, mechanics, and specific plays our members have experienced in their recent games.
Dues must be paid by that day if you haven’t paid them already.
We hope to see you there!
Basketball Meeting 11/24/24
THE MEETING ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 11/17 HAS BEEN POSTPONED ONE WEEK.
Our first basketball officials meeting of the year will be on Sunday, November 24 @ 3:00 PM at the Navy Marine Club in Peoria Heights. The focus will be on new/updated rules and POEs for the 24-25 season.
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 Peoria Officials Association is hosting a Level I basketball clinic.
When: November 20th
Where: Navy/Marine Club located at 1310 E. Seiberling Ave. Peoria Heights IL, 61616
Time: 5 PM to 9 PM
Cost: POA Members: Free/ Non-Members: $30.00 (pay at the door)
Clinicians: Kevin Hampton & Dan McGann
Who Should Attend: This clinic is open to all basketball officials of all levels of experience
We will cover various topics on mechanics, new rules, professionalism, game management, and much more. We will have several IHSA Clinicians and State Finals Officials in attendance. Any questions please contact Kevin Hampton at 309-2297032 or via email at Hampton1300@yahoo.com.
Football/Basketball Test Review & In-Between Stag
The POA In-Between Stag will be Wednesday November 13th starting at 6:00pm. Just prior to the stag (5:30p), we will be conducting a basketball test review. Food and some drink tickets will be provided to all paid members.
For our Basketball members: If this is your first meeting, it is a good time to go ahead and pay your dues for the 24-25 season. You can pay cash or check for $35 dollars to the POA. You are also welcome to mail a check to:
Rick Smolczyk
5121 South Cameron Lane
Mapleton IL 61547.
The POA is growing! In the last two years we have added ~20 new members to our football and basketball roster! Let's keep the momentum going into the winter sports season. For all of our football officials, it has been amazing watching you interact in the meetings, discussing video, and simply wanting to get better. For all of our basketball officials, get those legs in shape now if you haven't started already. Middle school basketball is right around the corner and it will be Thanksgiving Tournament time before we know it!
As a reminder year one for any new member is free, so if you have anyone that you know of that isn't already a member of the POA, have them contact Rick or Isiah. They will gladly speak to them regarding football or basketball. Let's keep growing the next generation of officials from all of us "seasoned" members!
Your POA officers
President Isiah Doty
Sec/Treasurer Rick Smolczyk