How to get Started? Join an Association!
Being a new official can be a very challenging thing, just like most new things. With officiating, you may have questions about the uniform, how to get games, where best to start and questions about the rules. The best thing I can recommend for new officials is to join an association or fellow group of officials. There are associations and groups all over the country, it just takes some internet searching or asking around to find it. Once you are in this group, you will find that they most likely have meetings every so often depending on the area and number of officials around. GO TO THE MEETINGS! The best way to become a more prepared official is to immerse yourself in the environment. You will find yourself slowly learning more and more just from being around the conversations, and when you are ready, jump in and contribute to them as well. When you ask questions or try to explain things to others, you will remember that out on the field. When you are at these meetings, ther...