Advice on when to move up

[Larks]

I started officiating last year. I am just starting my second year by recently passing the Ohio class / tests and am Cert to ref up to 10th. A quick summary of my 60+ career games:

3rd / 4th / 5th: 50+ games
6th: 8
7th: 1
8th: 1

I like the speed of the game you start seeing about 6th grade and have decided to set my sights on moving up. In Ohio, you have to wait 2 years before you ref Varsity which is fine by me. I hear 5 years before varsity is about right. What is your opinion? I feel good about my rules interpretation but my mechanics need work. Example, I know the signals but when is it reaching in? When is it block or push vs. good physical play. Etc. I know (hope) that will come with time.

Back to the question...any Ohio guys? Whats the right path?

Thanks

Larks - Cincinnati, Ohio