I know through random posts that there are a lot of current and former high school sports officials on here. I couldn't find a thread where stories/knowledge is shared so if there is one feel free to merge. I spent several years officiating BYU Intramurals and other rec leagues but never made the time investment to jump to high school. I've decided to start this fall with football. I'll probably do basketball as well this winter if my work schedule allows it.
I'm about halfway through the class for new football officials that the NYC HS Football association requires. Between that class, a fingerprinting fee, officials gear, and dues, it's about $500 to get started. It definitely won't be a big money-maker but it's something I've wanted to do for a while. The interesting thing is in NYC basketball officials make essentially the same per game as football officials. So with less gear to buy (I already own most of the basketball equipment) and less training cost as well as more games to work, basketball will be more lucrative, even though that's not the right word or why I'm doing it. Also travel will be a lot easier for basketball.
I have genuinely enjoyed the officiating I have done in the past and look forward to getting back into it at a higher level. Who are the officials who post here? Any generic advice for a newbie? Please post any stories or interesting rule interpretations as you work your games as well.
I'm about halfway through the class for new football officials that the NYC HS Football association requires. Between that class, a fingerprinting fee, officials gear, and dues, it's about $500 to get started. It definitely won't be a big money-maker but it's something I've wanted to do for a while. The interesting thing is in NYC basketball officials make essentially the same per game as football officials. So with less gear to buy (I already own most of the basketball equipment) and less training cost as well as more games to work, basketball will be more lucrative, even though that's not the right word or why I'm doing it. Also travel will be a lot easier for basketball.
I have genuinely enjoyed the officiating I have done in the past and look forward to getting back into it at a higher level. Who are the officials who post here? Any generic advice for a newbie? Please post any stories or interesting rule interpretations as you work your games as well.
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