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I am an IAABO member on Long Island. When we sign up the course is 11 weeks (2 hours/week). We then take the written exam where 86% is a passing score. Those who pass the written test get to take the floor test, usually a few weeks afterwards. During the floor test they usually get 2 JV teams to play and the candidate pairs each get to work a quarter. The officials who grade the floor test aren't really looking for judgement in calls, but rather in the mechanics of signalling a violation or foul, reporting fouls to the table, and having a basic knowledge of positioning while on the court. Hustle is taken into account also. The candidates who pass the floor test then become IAABO members and are eligible to be scheduled to start working games the following season, most often at the middle school level. During that 1st year they are generally partnered with experienced officials who can give them on-the-job tips in order to help them improve.
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