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Originally posted by TxBktball03
I've been toying with the idea of joining the officials' ranks most of my life. As a young child, I wanted to be an umpire more than anything. Now, basketball is the sport I have a passion for. I work with a women's basketball team and have gotten a great understanding of the rules and concepts. Here's my question for you all:
I'm starting from scratch. Where do I find comprehensive, not-to-hard-to-understand rule books? Officials Manuals? I'm a book worm and if I can get my hands on some good manuals, it will do a great deal to prepare me to go out and join an association and prepare for the examination and all those other steps.
What other things are there for a 100% novice to do? I'm currently running everyday to work off my big ol' gut. While I'm still hefty-looking, I am having a great deal of success running and am gaining more stamina and endurance daily.
Thanks in advance!
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I am assuming from you're handle that you might be from Texas--if so, the TASO or Texas Assc of Sports Officials is who we all from Texas belong to and their website is taso.org . There will be a lot of info there that can help you and in Texas we use the National Federation of High School rule book (nfhs) and the mechanics manual that is produced by taso. Good luck, don't worry about the gut--you'll be in good company-- and welcome aboard.