Learn thy rules!

[Josh Ovens]

i obtained a class 3 in ohio,which allowed me to do up to freshman games since i was still in h.s. last year. this season, it automatically upgrades to a class 2. i plan on taking my varsity test ASAP. the thing you must remember is, it doesnt hurt to get the test out of the way and pass it, then get your 1. but, just because you pass the test, it doesnt make you a varsity official and it doesnt guarantee you will get varsity games either. Here in the Toledo area, the competition to get varsity games is pretty high. my advice to you is to get a solid HS rules background, among other things and people will see you do good work and the rest will fall in place. But, i would forget college rules and all until the opportunity comes the officiate at the collegiate level at a later time. good LUck!~