Learn by doing
 

I love that saying, and I certainly had to put it to good use this past weekend.

I am 23 years old, and have wanted to get into officiating for a few years now. I finally got my chance, and I was lost. I can name 10 things just of the top of my head I did wrong and/or didn't call.

I am reading up on the rules now, I know 'most' of the signals, just not very well at interepting them, yet. I can see that I could learn a lot from this forum, and mostly, I just wanted to state my presence!

I shall vanish back into the shadows again, good day everyone.



Oscar

Welcome, Oscar. I would encourage you to use the search function on topics of interest to you. I don't want to discourage you from asking questions, however. Ask questions and read.

Again, welcome.

Where do you officiate that they pay you in change? :D Seriously, welcome and don't be put off by some of the member's lame attempts at humor - not that I would ever do that.

Listen Skippy Weaselpants. If you are saying that my well reasoned dissertations on the rules of our illustrious game are lame attempts at humor, then you are just itching for a fight. And wearing your good fishnet hose is no excuse for avoiding a fight.

MTD, Sr.

You will have a problem if you're not doing a good job of interpreting the rules. You will do awesome as an official if you do a great job of interrupting them. :D

Don't worry kiddo, don't let the humorous ones on the board get to you about your spelling errors. Just read the book, and throw some questions at yourself, and become a student of the game. You'll get there. We've all been where you are at now.

Are you sure you want to pick a fight with Skippy? What's your defense against his high heels? :D

Talk about owning myself the first time around. Sad part is, I copied the text into word for spell check. Where is the grammar check!

Thanks for the kind welcome, and do not worry, I at least know what the all mighty search button can do! (And how to use it)


Oscar

No need...this forum software has a spell check. The button is in the top right corner. It is, however, ieSpell...which is only available in Internet Explorer.

As for a grammar check...Word does have that...if you have it turned on.

This one's too easy. :D

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 umpire baseball and fastpitch softball, meaning I have a breathing apparatus to wear, :D.

MTD, Sr.

I am sorry, :(.

MTD, Sr.

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

The check is in the mail, ;).

MTD, Sr.

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.