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Old Sun Dec 22, 2002, 06:45pm
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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.

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Old Sun Dec 22, 2002, 06:52pm
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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.
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Old Sun Dec 22, 2002, 06:54pm
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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.

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Old Sun Dec 22, 2002, 10:22pm
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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!

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Old Mon Dec 23, 2002, 01:16am
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I'm in East Tennessee.

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asby
Where? Chattanooga? Cleveland? Knoxville? Tri-Cities? I have connections.
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Old Mon Dec 23, 2002, 08:01am
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I'm in East Tennessee.

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

I live basically between Knoxville and Nashville.

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Old Mon Dec 23, 2002, 08:26am
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I'm in East Tennessee.

Thanks,

asby
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!!

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