Friday Flashback – 2006

Back in 2006, former Streamwood and NIU wrestler and current coach, author and filmmaker J.D. Oliva began video taping the IHSA State Finals, among his other video productions. Here are highlights of those Class A & AA finals from 2006. The IWCOA thanks J.D. for his permission to share these highlights with you. Also, thanks goes out to Libertyville Head Coach Dale Eggert for getting these videos up online for us!

2006 IHSA State Final Brackets

Class A Brackets
Class AA Brackets

Class A Highlights

Class AA Highlights

IHSA Releases Updated Officials Guidance for 2020-21 Season

IHSA Assistant Executive Director has released an updated Officials Guidance Document.

You can find the document in the IHSA officials center or on the IWCOA website at https://iwcoa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Guidance-for-Officials.pdf

In his message, Mr. Knox shared “Our original Officials Guidance document for the 2020-21 school year said that electronic whistles are required.  That was before some manufacturers developed whistle covers or pouches that attach directly to a traditional whistle.  These whistle covers/pouches prevent the spread of respiratory droplets yet allow officials to use a regular whistle that produces a regular whistle sound.

See the attached Officials Guidance document that now allows officials the option of using a traditional whistle with a solid black cover/pouch or an electronic whistle.

I will also post this in the Officials Center message area.”