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Old Sun Mar 19, 2000, 05:06pm
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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])
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Old Mon Mar 20, 2000, 02:39pm
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Check the post on this discussion board entitled "Getting started and need some info." You might find some info. there. Good luck!
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Old Tue Mar 21, 2000, 01:34am
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Ha! Ha! Ha! You guys are a riot! Thanks for a good laugh!
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Old Tue Mar 21, 2000, 03:52am
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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.
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Old Tue Mar 21, 2000, 10:04am
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Mark-you forgot my two favorites...Three Seconds or Don't you know how to count to three ref.
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Old Wed Mar 22, 2000, 03:14am
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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?"
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Old Tue Mar 28, 2000, 07:01pm
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Officiation school is available -
http://www.toliverbasketball.com

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Old Tue Mar 28, 2000, 07:33pm
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When the coach yells "That's the worst call I've ever seen", I just tell em "Watch the Next One!"
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Old Tue Mar 28, 2000, 10:29pm
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My personal favorite (always yelled late in the game): "Hey ref, you must be pregnant - you missed three periods!"
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Old Wed Mar 29, 2000, 12:09pm
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Don't forget: Hey ref - you're missing a good game. The reply, Yea but I was assigned this one!!!
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Old Fri Mar 31, 2000, 03:56pm
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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?

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