Local Official's Associations?

[Mlancaster]

Originally posted by JRutledge
What does your local Official's Associations do for you?

Do you get games?

Do you get training?

Can you officiate in your area without joining an association?

Can you belong to more than one association?

Peace

GEORGIA

Currently 26 seperate associations in the state...You must be a member of an association to officiate any GHSA contest.
The local association, though under the GHSA umbrella, has all local authority to train its members in any way it wishes. Each association has a scheduler and a board of directors to oversee scheduling. If you can officiate, you will get games. If not, you will still get some games with senior members to help out. Most training is on the floor in game settings, particularly early in the season when we can get the younger officials to work scimmages. No official may join more than 1 association. The state (GHSA) assigns the schools to the associations based on geography and the number of certified officials belonging to the association.