How to become an official

lutherboy · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Mar 19, 2000, 05:06pm

I am looking for some help on becoming an official. I know how to become an official for my respective state (Wisconsin), but is that all there is out there? The game of basketball is a game that I really enjoy and have officiated some junior high tournaments and looking into doing more serious games. I am young and athletic with a good sense for the game. If anyone can help me please post a response here or e-mail me! ([email protected])

doghead · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 20, 2000, 02:39pm

Check the post on this discussion board entitled "Getting started and need some info." You might find some info. there. Good luck!

doghead · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 21, 2000, 01:34am

Ha! Ha! Ha! You guys are a riot! Thanks for a good laugh!

Mark Padgett · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 21, 2000, 03:52am

First, get yourself a Bobby Knight dartboard.

Second, purchase a referee starter kit (earplugs and Valium).

Third, make an audio tape of 500 people yelling at the top of their lungs such clever phrases as "YOU SUCK REF", "THAT'S A REACH", "OVER THE BACK", "IF YOU HAD ONE MORE EYE YOU'D BE A CYCLOPS", "HOW MUCH IS THE HOME TEAM PAYING YOU", "GETTIMOFFIM", "HE'S ALLOVERIM", "THAT'S THE WORST CALL IN HISTORY", "HOW COULD YOU SEE THAT FROM THERE", "THAT'S NOT YOUR CALL" and "DID YOU PARENTS HAVE ANY CHILDREN THAT LIVED". Then lock yourself in a closet for two hours and play the tape at full volume.

If you still want to be a ref, repeat step three.

If you don't have the brains and guts to learn the rules and make the tough calls, become a coach.

Brian Watson · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 21, 2000, 10:04am

Mark-you forgot my two favorites...Three Seconds or Don't you know how to count to three ref.

neal · #6 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 22, 2000, 03:14am

How about the all time classic: "You need glasses ref!" Or the mom who says "Three seconds, give me a break," turns to her husband and asks, "what's a 3 second violation?"

bump · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 28, 2000, 07:01pm

Officiation school is available -
http://www.toliverbasketball.com

bsilliman · #8 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 28, 2000, 07:33pm

When the coach yells "That's the worst call I've ever seen", I just tell em "Watch the Next One!"

Mark Padgett · #9 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 28, 2000, 10:29pm

My personal favorite (always yelled late in the game): "Hey ref, you must be pregnant - you missed three periods!"

DrC. · #10 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 29, 2000, 12:09pm

Don't forget: Hey ref - you're missing a good game. The reply, Yea but I was assigned this one!!!

ronjay42 · #11 (**permalink**) Fri Mar 31, 2000, 03:56pm

quote:
Originally posted by bsilliman:
When the coach yells "That's the worst call I've ever seen", I just tell em "Watch the Next One!"

Is this why officials need to be escorted to their cars?