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Originally Posted by RCBSports
Well, I found this forum and I was glad I found it. I love this. My name is Luke and I am 16. I am not an OFFICIAL referee due to my age, have to be 18.
Anyway, I am allowed to do any scrimmages, community leagues, etc. Just not actual games.
Anyway, I have been doing community leagues, like the YMCA for three years now and I am loving refereeing more and more everyday. I was wondering though, if you guys had any pointers, suggestions, tips, etc to help me become better so when I start out, I can get noticed by the official board and start getting more games?!?!
Let me know,
Thanks.
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Luke,
I gotta tell ya, I'm jealous! By the time you're 35 you'll own the world as far as reffing goes. You are smart beyond your years for knowing that this place will help you to grow. Disregard alot of the silliness we post but retain the rules knowledge and game situations that a few of the 'elders' can pass on to you.
Be a sponge and work, work, work. Hopefully you can find a mentor, an official that can help you as you grow. When you are able to, go to camps to learn and soak everything in. My biggest regret is that I got into this great avocation late. I've always been a gym rat, basketball junkie, my whole life and finally figured out that officiating is my passion.
Good luck and have a ball.
I look forward to seeing you doing the Final Four in 20 years