[officialtony]

You are probably at the perfect age to get started.
Check with a few local officials to ask about classes. You will need to take those and then the test to become state certified. Without the certification, you will NOT be able to do any Jr. Hi. or High School contests. Once certified, you will need to network with your association ( you should most certainly join at least one ), so the other officials will get to know you. You will probably only get Jr. Hi. assignments to start with until you get your feet wet under fire. As you progress, you will be assigned freshman, and junior varsity matches/games.
Be aware there may be some politics involved in some associations. The guys who have been around the longest, will get the best paying, premier events. That is to be expected. You will get the leftovers until you are better known. But it is very rewarding and you ARE needed. I recommend you attend a few events, introduce yourself to some officials, and let them guide you. Make a few friends and use them for advice and training. Ask to work as an assistant in a few matches ( after you are certified ) without pay and watch first hand. Also ask if you can shadow a few officials ( again without pay ) as they go thru their pre-match routine and event proceedings. I learned alot just from watching and taking notes. I am in my third year and only getting a few varsity matches. But I am having a ball. I, too, wrestled AND coached. I find this perspective of the sport fantastic. It is my way of giving back to a sport that gave me college and life experiences. Don't wait any longer.
Go for it! ! ! !