Here in Kansas there aren't any requirements other than paying the $35 registration fee and taking the open-book exam. You're not required to pass the test, just take it. We're also required to attend a yearly rules meeting sponsored by the state. Other than that, you just let the league assignors know that you're a registered official and its up to them to put you to work. There are several camps offered by local associations to help you learn mechanics and rule interpretations and some of the league assignors attend these camps to learn of new officials, so they are a good source of exposure, but again, they are not required. Most officials spend 2 to 5 years working Jr. High and JV before working varsity but there's nothing written in stone so it is possible to move to varsity fairly quickly, especially in parts of the state where there is less population.
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