"The Look"

[Mechanicsman]

Thank you to everyone who replied. Great info! Do you think it is of value to go to a camp as a Class 3. (minor)? Or should I just wait until I am Class 1?

[youngref33]

Originally Posted by Mechanicsman

Thank you to everyone who replied. Great info! Do you think it is of value to go to a camp as a Class 3. (minor)? Or should I just wait until I am Class 1?

Mechanicsman, I was a class 3 for five season due to my age. I would suggest going to camp if you are serious about officiating.
It can't hurt, since I see your from Dublin, Ohio that we use 3 person for our lower level games as well.

[CDurham]

Originally Posted by Mechanicsman

Thank you to everyone who replied. Great info! Do you think it is of value to go to a camp as a Class 3. (minor)? Or should I just wait until I am Class 1?

Dont ever let your rating/ranking affect the decision to get better. I went to camp as a Class 3 after my first year. Through the learning experience of camp, applying what I learned, and practicing I rose to Class 1 after only two seasons. The only way to improve is to get better. The only way to get better is by throwing yourself out there to camps and practicing what you learn. And breaking down game tape, but thats another thread

[Mechanicsman]

Thanks guys, I will definetely look into camps. I love officiating, so I would love to get better. Yes we do run 3-person here. I actually ran it once in a Jr. High game this year for my first time.