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Originally posted by doghead
Hi! It has been awhile since I've posted to this board (although I read it frequently). I am a female official going into my third season. My question is "How much experience do you feel one needs before they accept a high school varsity assignment?" My assignor handed me a schedule tonight and among my usual middle school and JV games, she added five varsity games to the list. I must admit that I am a little scared. I have tryed to prepare myself for this by attending 3-person camps/clinics. Tonight I was at a local college where I participated in officiating two women's college teams who were scrimmaging. The veteran officials were there to teach us. Last summer I went to a 4-day camp (3 person mechanics) with all varsity boy teams and three teams from France (Wow! What a "leap" that was for me after having only done JV girls up to that point). There were 50 officials at this camp and only five of us women. It was a lot of work but a lot of learning as well and I am glad I went. Well, anyway, the fact still remains that I only have two years of experience. Should I accept these varsity games or wait another year or so to acquire more experience? I always respect the insights given on this board so please be honest with me. If I give back these games, I need to do so soon so she can give them to someone else?
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doghead,
I have found the higher levels are easier to officiate.
...The coaches are louder as they try to influence your decisions.
You sound prepared ... mechanically.
Mentally, the angst is normal.
Your assignor must know what she's doing.
Good luck
mick