Training new officials

[ref18]

Here in Hamilton, training is extensive.

We have 12 classroom sessions, one on monday and one on thursday.

We have a great education officer, who really sets things up great.

There's a specific topic, that's covered at every meeting, we were given a list at the beginning of the year that had all the topics, and the rule references so that we could study beforehand.

There was a quiz at every meeting.

And after the classroom session, there's practicle work. Anyone who wants to play, plays and anyone who wants to ref gets to ref. The evaluators are there and they give us a small breakdown at the end of the shift.

All the preparation really helped me with the exam, and my work on the court.

Our association also puts on a camp for the members every august. Its great because you've got some top evaluators like Cip watching you ref and giving you pointers.

[Edited by ref18 on Jun 10th, 2004 at 09:14 PM]