Northern Officials Association
Lake County, Illinois

Welcome to the NOA Boys' Tackle Football Home Page!

Published: August 9, 2026

Welcome to football at the NOA! We kicked off with a well-attended meeting last Wednesday and are looking forward to the rest of our meetings. Here's what's coming up in the next few weeks:
 
August 11, 13, and 18
Carmel Catholic High School has invited us to attend and work their football practices. This means live snaps with on-field training. We invite all newer officials to attend and learn and for veteran officials to attend and give guidance to the newer officials. Practices run from 5 to 7 pm. Carmel is located at 1 Carmel Parkway in Mundelein. Contact Giovanni Morales for more information, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
August 12 - August 26 - September 2 - September 9
Our regular meetings will resume August 12 and run every Wednesday through September 9. All meetings start at 7:00 with the exception of our clinic meeting which starts at 6:00 pm.
 
August 12
On August 12 we will be reviewing the IHSA Level 1 exam.  The Football Question Bank is available on the Football Articles page. 
Bill Orris will discuss assignments, and Lenny Wotring will provide an overview of working the back judge position. 
 
August 19 - Clinic Night - No Weekly Football Meeting
NOA will hold its Level 2 clinic.beginning at 6:00 pm. Those seeking clinic credit must attend the entire session. The clinic takes the place of our regular Wednesday meeting.
 
After each weekly Meeting
Finally, all members are invited to join us after our meetings every week at Emil's in Mundelein for pizza, beverages, and officiating war stories.
 

Have a great season!

 

- Elias & Gio