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In SD, there really isn't any reason you couldn't work Varsity High School games in the first year - if you are good enough. There is only one conference that assigns games through an assignor - and you basically have to attend his ref camp to get assigned. Other than that, the Athletic Directors contact officials directly and that official finds his partner. I've taken out a first year official (first year of being registered/certified w/the SDHSAA). This official had worked junior high, YMCA ball, etc. before getting registered with the state. His judgement was fine, just had to work on mechanics and positioning a little, but even then it was a good refresher for me to see if I was in the "proper" position on the court.
As far as three-man crews, only the largest league does it in boys, but it sounds as if they might try it in all three classes in the state tournament.
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