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Ok, so I finally get to ref my first official game for the schools. I am first year, first REAL game so I am a bit nervous to say the least. It was a 8th grade boys game, very sloppy play but they are 13-14 years old, so I expected that. My experience is reading my official’s manual and 4 summer scrimmages, which did not follow the set rules at all.

I will be honest, I hesitated quite a few times, so I missed 3 or 4 calls, but all in all I had a good time. The other official that was working with me said that was a great first game for me and told me to work on positioning and voicing out my calls. My next game is Tuesday, JV girls at the varsity arena. That will be interesting.

Well, I thought I would share my experience and I will be looking through posts for questions I have, and to gain more knowledge. Don't worry everyone; I know how to use a search button!



Oscar