help a total newbie get started

[totalnewbie]

Thanks for the tips, and the groovy picture.

I found a lawyer in town who also officiates basketball. He's helping me out and answering some of my preliminary questions (as well as giving me his copies of last season's rule book and manual and case book and what he calls the "cartoon book"). He also helped answer some of my questions about time commitments and balancing day job with officiating.

Sounds like my best course is to go with him a few times to watch summer leagues and learn what goes on. Then when the bball season rolls around the state official's association has a training period for new officials in early october.

Thanks everyone for all your comments. Please dont stop. Any stuff you have to share is very much appreciated.

Should I watch anything in particular between now and then? NCAA? NBA? Anything to really look for? Or just digest the books between now and October?

Thanks again.

Clark the newbie.