Ohio Certification

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

The Viper:

The Buckeyes that posted before me have given you good advice. But the reality of the situation is that the OhioHSAA sanctioned classes really can't start much earlier than the middle of September. The earliest I ever started my class with the Wood Co. Bkb. Off. Assn. was the first week of October.

If you are worried about getting games. That shouldn't be a problem. As a first year Class 2 official there will be plenty of jr. H.S. doubleheaders, H.S. freshmen games, and CYO games to officiate and gain experience. As an example, my oldest son took the course this year and became a Class 2 basketball official. Because he is a senior in H.S. and swims for his H.S. swim team, his open dates were limited, but he was still able to schedule seven jr. H.S. doubleheaders and one Special Olympics regular season doubleheader. I don't know what your availability situation will be next year but you should have an opportunity to officiate enough times to get experience.

MTD, Sr.