Methods of teaching officiating

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by Danvrapp


I know in some states (PA, I believe) that you don't even have classroom instruction! All you have to do is pass a written test! Here in Ohio, I think you have to have X amount of classroom hours before you're even allowed to LOOK at a written exam

How 'bout all yunz guys? What methods were you subjected to when learning this advocation?

In my experience, most states do not require a classroom setting before you officiate. That is not the case in Illinois. Not the case in Iowa (at least it wasn't), not the case in Indiana and not the case in Wisconsin. And according to all the other states that have test, I think having to be required to take a class is the minority. I could be wrong, but all you have to do in most regions is take a test.

In Illinois all we have to do to maintain our license is go to a Rules Meeting every year, take the Part 1 and get 80 or higher, and every 3 years go to a 4 Hour Camp (no floor work). That is it. Now most assignors have a requirement that you belong to someone's Official's Association, but it is not required by the State in order to officiate in the State.

Peace