Learn by doing

[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.