Why do you officiate?

[BillyMac]

Money is only one of several reasons, but it's a reason. I often tell people that with all the travel, meetings, committee work, evaluating younger officials, etc. that I wouldn't do this for free. It's kind of like a hobby that I can make some money on, like an amateur artist that sells a few paintings. If I didn't enjoy doing it, it wouldn't be worth the money that I make doing it.

Other reasons include staying involved with a sport that I've loved for over forty years, seeing some exciting basketball up close (we've got the best seat in the house), getting some exercise, enjoying the camaraderie of my fellow officials, forming lasting professional relationships with coaches, and athletic directors, and the challenge of continuing to improve my officiating skills, as well as helping younger officials to improve their's.