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Originally posted by mfs914
i am interested in becoming a football official for HS football. I currently umpire baseball, and have done that for over 5 years now. My question is i never played organized football, and really the only rule knowledge i have is from watching it on t.v., do you think it would be difficult for me to start officiating a sport that i have never played before. I love to watch football i watch a couple of games a week.
My other question is how much of an investment would it be. I would guess that it is less then my baseball gear.
Thank you and if there is anything else you think i need to know i would really appreciate it.
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I never played football but I loved to watch it on TV, it is not that difficult to learn IMO. TV will help you with general basics but do not try to compare the two as there are many differences. Your football gear won't cost you that much around $200 sounds right for the first year, maybe a little more, especially if you buy a jacket.