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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 06:20pm
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Hello everyone, this is my first post on the website. I have been thinking about getting into officiating basketball as a hobby/ side job, however after researching online I really still don't know what I have to do to get on my way. I live in Port Huron, Michigan. If anyone could point me in the right direction to get me started it would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 07:24pm
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I can never decide which piece of advice to give first. They're both equally valid:
  • Begin drinking heavily
  • Get a lobotomy
When done together, they will relieve you of this unholy urge.

Okay, really. Here is my best advice for people who want to get started right:
  • Get the rules book, case book and officials' manual. Study them.
  • Hang out here. There's a lot of experience and wisdom in these pages.
  • Get hooked up with your local officials association. They can help you get started working in your area.
  • Get some training. Your local association can help here.
  • Go to a good camp. The sooner you go, the fewer bad habits you'll have to unlearn and the faster you'll progress.
  • Learn these two key phrases: Get in, get done, get out; Illegitimus Non-Carburundum. Their proper usage will become obvious over time
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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 07:28pm
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love for the game

Congradulations, the first thing that you must have is a love for the game. Don't officiate for the money. If you have the love for the game the money will come.
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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 07:30pm
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Originally Posted by Snipes
Hello everyone, this is my first post on the website. I have been thinking about getting into officiating basketball as a hobby/ side job, however after researching online I really still don't know what I have to do to get on my way. I live in Port Huron, Michigan. If anyone could point me in the right direction to get me started it would be greatly appreciated.

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Here ya go, Snipes.
Welcome to the forum.
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http://www.mhsaa.com/resources/official.htm
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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 08:29pm
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wow you guys are quick. thanks for all your help, i'm sure ill be talking to you guys a bit.
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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 08:35pm
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Snipes,

This is a great place to learn a lot and to see a lot. Be sure to ask any questions you have; there are a lot of great officials who known their stuff on this site!
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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 09:29pm
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Cool First rule of officiating

We always help newbies by relating the first rule of officiating (all together now) -

"Always tuck your whistle in your jersey before you take a leak."
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Old Fri Jun 02, 2006, 10:01pm
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We always help newbies by relating the first rule of officiating (all together now) -

"Always tuck your whistle in your jersey before you take a leak."
Good one, However, you did not give me that advice. I learned the hard way>
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