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[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Hey Mr. Acronym - at least spell my name correctly. This is an insult to my family - the royal Weaselpants family of Antarctica.

BTW - my fishnets don't itch, either.

I am sorry, .

MTD, Sr.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I am sorry, .

MTD, Sr.

Apology accepted (as long as you send a check).

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Apology accepted (as long as you send a check).

The check is in the mail, .

MTD, Sr.

[wanja]

Hi Showbo,

Welcome aboard. What city do you reside in? Four suggestions (if you have not already covered them).

1. Identify an experienced official in your area who can help you get off to a good start.
2. Participate in a rules study class.
3. Become certified in your state.
4. Participate in an officiating camp targeted to beginning officials.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by wanja

Hi Showbo,

Welcome aboard. What city do you reside in? Four suggestions (if you have not already covered them).

1. Identify an experienced official in your area who can help you get off to a good start.
2. Participate in a rules study class.
3. Become certified in your state.
4. Participate in an officiating camp targeted to beginning officials.

I would only like to say that if you don't feel comfortable disclosing your city, there is no need.

[showbo]

Originally Posted by wanja

Hi Showbo,

Welcome aboard. What city do you reside in? Four suggestions (if you have not already covered them).

1. Identify an experienced official in your area who can help you get off to a good start.
2. Participate in a rules study class.
3. Become certified in your state.
4. Participate in an officiating camp targeted to beginning officials.

Artesia, NM.

1. That is hard, since I just moved to this town in January, and I don't know anyone. Only reason I found the person to contact was through a co-worker.
2. As soon as I hear about anything, I will be there.
3. The guy who runs it down here said I did not need to this year, or something like that, since this is my first year. I could have misunderstood him.
4. Would love too, as soon as I hear about one, I will be there.

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by showbo

Artesia, NM.

1. That is hard, since I just moved to this town in January, and I don't know anyone. Only reason I found the person to contact was through a co-worker.

Not really that hard; just pick up the phone and start calling ADs at local schools. They will put you in contact with whoever you need to speak to if it's not them that does the assigning. I've never had an AD tell me they've got too many officials.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

Not really that hard; just pick up the phone and start calling ADs at local schools. They will put you in contact with whoever you need to speak to if it's not them that does the assigning. I've never had an AD tell me they've got too many officials.

I would talk to the people who assign the games you've worked. They'll not only know which officials are qualified to help you, but also which ones would be willing to do so.

[wanja]

Originally Posted by showbo

Artesia, NM.

1. That is hard, since I just moved to this town in January, and I don't know anyone. Only reason I found the person to contact was through a co-worker.
2. As soon as I hear about anything, I will be there.
3. The guy who runs it down here said I did not need to this year, or something like that, since this is my first year. I could have misunderstood him.
4. Would love too, as soon as I hear about one, I will be there.

Here's some info that might help.

The New Mexico Officials Association of the New Mexico Activities Association certifies officials. Here's a link to their steps for becoming an official.

http://www.nmact.org/files/Officials...n_official.pdf

You might want to ask your guy what are the disadvantages to becoming certified in your first year. There at at least 2 benefits that come to mind.

a. As part of the process, you would be affiliated with a local officials association. That association should help you to meet officials that can offer you assistance with training and assignments.

b. As part of the process, you would take a qualifying exam. A broad focused study of the rules in preparation for the exam will do wonders for your confidence and readiness to officiate.


The group leader for the officiating association in Artesia is Dan Lewis. He can be reached at [email protected] . If this contact info is not current, Dan or the folks from the state NMOA should be able to help you out.

Unfortunately, the officiating camps that I am aware of in New Mexico have passed.

[showbo]

Originally Posted by wanja

Here's some info that might help.

The New Mexico Officials Association of the New Mexico Activities Association certifies officials. Here's a link to their steps for becoming an official.

http://www.nmact.org/files/Officials...n_official.pdf

You might want to ask your guy what are the disadvantages to becoming certified in your first year. There at at least 2 benefits that come to mind.

a. As part of the process, you would be affiliated with a local officials association. That association should help you to meet officials that can offer you assistance with training and assignments.

b. As part of the process, you would take a qualifying exam. A broad focused study of the rules in preparation for the exam will do wonders for your confidence and readiness to officiate.


The group leader for the officiating association in Artesia is Dan Lewis. He can be reached at [email protected] . If this contact info is not current, Dan or the folks from the state NMOA should be able to help you out.

Unfortunately, the officiating camps that I am aware of in New Mexico have passed.

Already in contact with Dan. He has already been a great help. Thanks for the other info!


Oscar