Rules Clinics and Exams Schedule

Rules Clinics for Officials

The DIAA is returning to “in-person” rules clinics (unless otherwise specified).  In person attendance is mandatory for all officials.  Attendance at the in-person clinic is expected, and the virtual make-up option should only be used in cases of serious scheduling conflicts.  Please reach out to your officials association to alert them about any concerns.

If an absence is approved by the DIAA, all Make-up Rules Clinics will be offered through the NFHS Learn platform.  Officials Registration and tracking of all course requirements is linked to DragonFly.

In-person Winter rules clinics are scheduled between October 16 and October 21 (see chart below). Spring rules clinics dates will be announced later in October.

All DIAA Sports Rule Clinics are offered through the NFHSLearn platform. Officials can also access the link through their Dragonfly account.

To access the rules clinics, follow the directions below:

  1. Go to www.nfhslearn.com and Sign In. (If you need any assistance accessing your account, click the “Help” button at the top to contact the NFHS Learning Center Help Desk).
  2. Once signed in, go to Delaware Rules Clinic (2025-2026) Course (nfhslearn.com)
  3. Make sure the state drop-down menu says “Delaware” and Click “Order Course.”
  4. Once you have completed the order process, you can find your course in the “My Courses” section of your Dashboard.
  5. Once you have completed the Rules Clinic, make sure to download your certificate for your records.
    1. AD’s – please collect certificates of completion from your head coaches
    2. Officials – course completion certificates should automatically populate in DragonFly as long as the official signs into Dragonfly and accesses the virtual clinic through their Dragonfly account.
      1. Center for Officials Services (NFHS/Dragonfly)
      2. Tutorials for Officials

Instructions to use NFHS Access in Spanish

Email DIAA Coordinator, Angel Prinos at angel.prinos@doe.k12.de.us with any questions.

Rules Clinic Sport  Date Time Location
Football Saturday, August 2, 2025 8:00 AM Odessa High School
Unified Flag Football Saturday, August 2, 2025 8:00 AM Odessa High School
Soccer Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:30 PM Smyrna High School
Volleyball Wednesday, August 6, 2025 6:00 PM John W. Collette Education Resource Center
Field Hockey Tuesday, August 12, 2025 6:00 PM John W. Collette Education Resource Center
Cross Country Wednesday, August 13, 2025 6:00 PM John W. Collette Education Resource Center

 

  • The Virtual Make-Up Rules Clinic will be available on August 18 through NFHS Learn.
  • DEADLINE – Fall Rules Clinics Completion Deadline – Monday, September 15, 2025
  • DEADLINE – Fall Sports Exams Completion Deadline – Monday, September 15, 2025
Fall Sport Exam Date the Exam is Available
Part 1 Exam – Field Hockey Monday, August 4, 2025
Part 1 Practice Exam – Football, Soccer, Volleyball Monday, August 4, 2025
Part 2 Exam – Football, Soccer, Volleyball Monday, August 11, 2025
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