Greetings from SC

[Back In The Saddle]

IMO, you need to spend time on all of it. In order to properly call the game you need to know the rules. So finish reading the rules book, realizing that many words and phrases you'll encounter in rules 5-10 have very specific meanings as defined in Rule 4. So get in the habit of flipping back to Rule 4 to look up definitions as you proceed. Read the case book along with the rules, if you can.

But to make calls, you've got to see the plays. That means knowing where to be and what to watch. So spend some time in your mechanics manual and watching games to observe the refs.

Of course, once you blow the whistle, it's show time. How you communicate, as you know all to well from your life as a coach, has a lot to do with how your call is received. So get in front of the mirror and work on your presentation.

If you've got 2 months, then I'd work up a rough schedule to help you balance your preparation time, spending some of it regularly on each aspect.

And keep bringing your questions here.

Just my $0.02

[Lawman]

Thanks actually I go next weekend

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Lawman

Thanks actually I go next weekend

Ah, somehow I got stuck on 2 months. With only a week or two, do what you can

[All_Heart]

Here is another camp in Tennessee that I just heard about which is TOMORROW . It looks to be geared towards new officials and its free. I'm not affiliated with this camp (just got a mass email about it) so I can't say if it's good or not. I've copied and pasted the info below:



PRO active 101 Officiating
*A Basic Approach to the Fundamentals of Basketball Officiating!

June 11-13, 2008
Middle Tennessee State University
Camp Director: Phil Robinson (NBA/Former SEC REF)
3308 Tifton Lane
Opelika, Alabama 36804
(334)444-0216
[email protected]

Tuition, room and meals are provided FREE of charge. Campers are onlyresponsible for travel expenses incurred. THIS IS A FREE CAMP AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG OR INEXPERIENCED OFFICIALS. PLEASE HELP PHIL FILL HIS CAMP!!!!

******Please contact Phil Robinson if Interested in Attending. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!!!

******Identification Camp for Officials who want to be Identified for Possible Higher Level Camps!!

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by All_Heart

Here is another camp in Tennessee that I just heard about which is TOMORROW . It looks to be geared towards new officials and its free. I'm not affiliated with this camp (just got a mass email about it) so I can't say if it's good or not. I've copied and pasted the info below:



PRO active 101 Officiating
*A Basic Approach to the Fundamentals of Basketball Officiating!

June 11-13, 2008
Middle Tennessee State University
Camp Director: Phil Robinson (NBA/Former SEC REF)
3308 Tifton Lane
Opelika, Alabama 36804
(334)444-0216
[email protected]

Tuition, room and meals are provided FREE of charge. Campers are onlyresponsible for travel expenses incurred. THIS IS A FREE CAMP AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG OR INEXPERIENCED OFFICIALS. PLEASE HELP PHIL FILL HIS CAMP!!!!

******Please contact Phil Robinson if Interested in Attending. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!!!

******Identification Camp for Officials who want to be Identified for Possible Higher Level Camps!!

You can't beat a deal like that. That's how the Bob Gibbons Tournament used to be. Phil Robinson is obviously a John Guthrie protege'.