Where are newer college officials needed?

[BigT]

I know a couple of very young officials who are extremely good college officials. Where they are at there there are few colleges and there are plenty of officials with just a few extra years of experience and they are getting very few games. My gut tells me that other parts of the county there maybe more schools then there are talented college officials. If you were young had 2-3 years of college experience but are not getting many games and you could uproot and move where would you tell these guys to go and how would you get in front of those conference arbiters to be given a shot?

Thanks in advance!

PS Here there are only about 6-7 colleges within a hour. In one part of the country there are 500% more colleges within a hour.

[bob jenkins]

What level college?

[BigT]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

What level college?

Mostly Juco and one got a Div 1 game this year.

These young kids in their early to late 20's have only refereed a few years but are doing serious varsity and have been picked up quickly for Juco.

Anyone know much about California or KY area for need of newer college officials?

[Raymond]

North Carolina is a good place for young officials.

Anywhere from DC to Boston will put you in the middle of a lot of conferences.

[BigT]

Thanks BadNews.

[Nevadaref]

CA has so many schools to cover that they are willing to take anyone who shows an interest and is a reasonable official. I know of two refs who are currently working JC games at the age of 21. I know of two other situations in which refs got picked up for JC before even getting promoted to varsity games in their HS chapters.

[Matt S.]

I just relocated to New England this year. Picked up 13 D-3 games along with a decent high school slate. All of my games are within 50 miles of my house.

Bear in mind I have been working for 15 years, only two years college...but I moved from a smaller, Midwestern city that also only had a couple of colleges within an hour's drive.

Also, do they work men's or women's? And just because they're 'good' in one area doesn't mean they are 'good' in another. I've worked in seven different states over those 15 years...trust me, officiating proficiency is all relative.

[Andy]

As has been mentioned...Southern California.

Many, many, JUCO, D3, D2, NAIA, etc schools in the area.
However, there are also a lot of officials trying to move up through the ranks so the competiton for those spots on conference rosters is going to be tougher.

I have also heard that there are many areas in the midwest with several small colleges in close proximity that may fit what your associates are looking for.

[BigT]

Originally Posted by Andy

As has been mentioned...Southern California.

Many, many, JUCO, D3, D2, NAIA, etc schools in the area.
However, there are also a lot of officials trying to move up through the ranks so the competiton for those spots on conference rosters is going to be tougher.

I have also heard that there are many areas in the midwest with several small colleges in close proximity that may fit what your associates are looking for.

Thanks Andy!