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My thoughts....try senior softball leagues and tournaments clubs. Most of these guys are familiar with the game and have time on their hands.

Another thought, get to the high schools and promote to students the "easy money" that can be made doing slow pitch at rec levels.

We get some of our officials from the "recreation level" fastpitch players. GIves them a few bucks and teaches them.

Promoting training is key. I was scared to death doing my first few games. I was also intimidated by players and coaches that knew more than me (my perception!) I thought.

Guarantee that "new" officials never do games where they are going to be confronted...

New officials leave because they don't want to deal with the BS from players/coaches........keep them from doing those leagues or working alone until they are comfortable.....