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Originally posted by ilya
Are any of you here from Oregon?
I wouldn't mind giving officiating a try this summer actually 
do you know if i can do any kind of officiating during the summer in Portland, OR? (i'll be 15 by then )
also, do i like need to take some kind of tests or anything like that to be allowed to officiate?thx
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Ilya--
Way cool name!! Contact the Tigard-Tualatin rec program (use govt pages in phone book). They take refs as young as you, and they pay better than McDonalds and they have a little bit of training available. It's a great way to start off and with two or three years under your belt there, you will be ready to move up when you turn 18. You would also be welcome to join the PBOA (Portland Bball Officials Assoc) and pay your fee and take the classes. These classes would be extremely helpful and insightful to players and coaches as well as refs. If you wanted to join this year, call Howard Mayo right away: 503-244-4553. Or check out the PBOA on the web at
http://www.pboa.org.
juulie