How to become a referee in the US

[LRZ]

Pay PIAA $30 and they will send you the high school rulebook (NF = National Federation of High Schools); take and pass the PIAA exam (given several times a year, February, June, October); then join a local chapter, where you can connect with assigners. There are twelve PIAA chapters in and around the Philadelphia area. Assigners generally assign school and recreational games; my guess is you will have to work your way up and start with kids/middle school (ages 12-14 or so). Usually, you need PIAA certification to ref non-school/rec leagues games.

PHiladelphia is surrounded by four suburban counties, and there are many schools and recreational leagues around. I belong to the Abington PIAA chapter, meeting in one of the suburbs. Depending on where you live, you should have ample opportunity to work, but you will probably want to limit your driving. Moving up is very much a political game, around here.

When you arrive in the US and get settled, PM me if you like. We can talk and I can perhaps offer more appropriate guidance for you. --Roy

[italian_referee]

Thank you LRZ, I will text you in the summer then!

Marco

[constable]

Originally Posted by italian_referee

Thank you LRZ, I will text you in the summer then!

Marco

Brush up on American HS rules.

This link is the absolute best for comparing NFHS ( American HS ) to FIBA

http://www.hamiltonboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4.02-Ontario-Basketball-Rule-Differences.pdf

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If you have a resume from your previous association that is acceptable to the state Association you may not have to live in purgatory as long.

[italian_referee]

Originally Posted by constable

Brush up on American HS rules.

This link is the absolute best for comparing NFHS ( American HS ) to FIBA

http://www.hamiltonboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4.02-Ontario-Basketball-Rule-Differences.pdf

Thank you constable! This link is absolutely great!

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by constable

Brush up on American HS rules.

Here's another site dedicated exclusively to National Federation (high school) rules and mechanics, aimed at both trainers and those being trained: my Virtual Officials Association

[BillyMac]

How does one become a referee in the United States?

The same way one gets to Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Practice, practice, practice!

Sorry I couldn't help myself. Plus, our Italian friend probably won't get the reference, just like my Australian son-in-law didn't get it, and just like my Chinese daughter-in-law didn't get it. It's no fun when one has to explain why one's jokes are funny.

On the other hand, there is some truth to this answer.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

How does one become a referee in the United States?

The same way one gets to Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Practice, practice, practice!

Sorry I couldn't help myself. Plus, our Italian friend probably won't get the reference, just like my Australian son-in-law didn't get it, and just like my Chinese daughter-in-law didn't get it. It's no fun when one has to explain why one's jokes are funny.

On the other hand, there is some truth to this answer.

He ain't the only one.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

He ain't the only one.

Carnegie Hall is the preeminent classical concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, NY.

Rumor is that a pedestrian on Fifty-seventh Street, Manhattan, stopped Jascha Heifetz and inquired, "Could you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?" "Yes," said Heifetz. "Practice!"

This old joke has become part of the folklore of the hall, but its origins remain a mystery. According to The New York Times, the main player in the story has been described at various times as either an unnamed man, violinist Jascha Heifetz or the pianist Arthur Rubinstein. On its webpage, Carnegie Hall quotes the wife of violinist Mischa Elman as having perhaps the best story of its origin: "One day, after a rehearsal that hadn’t pleased Elman, the couple was leaving Carnegie Hall by the backstage entrance when they were approached by two tourists looking for the hall’s entrance. Seeing his violin case, they asked, 'How do you get to Carnegie Hall?' Without looking up and continuing on his way, Elman simply replied, 'Practice.'”

It's true. A joke isn't funny any more if one has to explain why the joke is funny.