Intermural

[whistleone]

Being an intramural director, I've got to disagree with those that say it's not a good place to start. Exceptions to the last statement: If the intramural program is unorganized and does not offer training and/or evaluation, then there are probably better options; If your local association does a good job of training new officials and providing opportunities to work on your skills, then that's probably the way to go.

My intramural officials get 100% more training than any new official in our association. I take them through at least 5 hours of rules, mechanics and on the court training before they ever officiate. I started as an intramural official and I've yet to experience many things more difficult in officiating than calling a game of my peers. Imagine officiating a game knowing that the next day you'll have to face your professor that you just T'd the night before.

youngbballref: Bottom line-it's a place to start. Hopefully your intramural director can offer you a positive experience and the training you need. They may also be able to help you make contacts with local schools and/or associations. If you don't find what you're looking for, transfer to my school and I'll get you on the right track.