New Official

[VaLadyRef]

Hi,

I just wanted to introduce myself to this forum, which I am finding very helpful. I have just begun to officiate in our city/county/private school league, having officiated my first game last Friday night. I am about to begin my fourth year of officiating in my church's youth league, and third year as a coach.

I had wanted to post before my game on Friday, asking for any helpful suggestions, but I didn't have time. I was able to wrok about 6 scrimmages before the season started, and that proved very helpful. In the church league, we were supposed to be following 'high school rules' with minor exceptions. Well, when I started to study the book, I found out differently. If anyone can share experiences with moving from a rec league to a high school league, that would be great.

One more thing - I am the only female official in our league of 50+ officials. I'm wondering if this is common in other areas. I love the game of basketball, and love to officiate, and am just happy to be able to do what I love and would love it if the subject never came up. But I am not naive enough to think that everyone will be accepting of a female official. Any thoughts about this? or experiences?

Thanks, and I look forward to your responses!

Dayna