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Originally posted by JRutledge
How long would it take for a brand new official to do a High School game in your state?
Would they be required to do middle school games or rec. games in order to officiate High School games?
Who makes these requirements, the state or assignors?
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Rut,
I work in KS and MO, and there are no "requirements" other than being registered and attending annual rules meetings. MO may require some mechanics clinics for new officials, I'm not 100% sure. It is mostly who you know and/or what assignors have seen you work and think you might be ready. A brand new official, guided by the proper mentor, could probably work a decent high school schedule in his/her third year if they were ready. I am mostly speaking of KS. Most assignors around my area want you to work a year or two of JV/Jr High ball for them, before giving you a shot at varsity, unless, of course, you ar working for other assignors already.