Hi all, I am interested in becoming an official for Basketball. I have done some research on how to get registered etc. Does anyone have any tips for books I should read, helpful hints, URL's to visit etc. When I get to the "official" officiating, I don't want to look like a dummy on the court. I would rather research, study, and practice prior to actually officiating a game. I would rather be a late starter than to jump into this looking like I just fell off the turnip truck.

All help/info will be greatly appreciated.

asby

There will be plenty of advice forthcoming. What area of the country are you in? There may be someone from your state who can be a little more specific with some advice.

I'm in East Tennessee.

Thanks,

asby

Excellent place to start
 

http://start.officiating.com/

I also highly recommend that you find a "mentor". The state association can direct you to a helpful person, if you do not already have someone.

Best wishes in this endevour!

Where? Chattanooga? Cleveland? Knoxville? Tri-Cities? I have connections.

I live basically between Knoxville and Nashville.

asby

Jamestown to be exact. I am lucky, there are several local officials whom I know and if I asked, I'm sure they would help me. Thanks for the info so far!!

asby