Old NOOB looking for advice

[stiffler3492]

First and foremost, and most obviously, the game will be faster.

Also, I would think the coaches would be more "involved" at the high school level. Be prepared to talk with coaches more and have a game plan for dealing with confrontation.

Your mechanics need to be sharp. Not that they're not already, I'm sure they are.

Also, I see you're in Wisconsin, so make sure you know when the captain's meeting happens, when you intro yourself to the coaches, etc.

[mplagrow]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

First and foremost, and most obviously, the game will be faster.


Also, I see you're in Wisconsin, so make sure you know when the captain's meeting happens, when you intro yourself to the coaches, etc.

Thanks! Do they DO captain's meetings sub-varsity here in Wisconsin?

[stiffler3492]

Originally Posted by mplagrow

Thanks! Do they DO captain's meetings sub-varsity here in Wisconsin?

In my area, yes. I'm still new to the area, though, so I can't speak to yours or other areas.

[BillyMac]

Maybe you're doing these already in your middle school games, but if not:

Switch when you're supposed to switch on fouls. Get into correct positions during time outs. No short cuts on throw in situations, put the ball in play where it's supposed to be put in play. Check the book before the game. Find out what the other officials in your area are wearing to games (uniform, business casual, or sloppy casual) and dress accordingly. Confirm games with schools. Find out if the other officials in your area wear jackets pregame, and get one if necessary. Find out from other officials in your area what the "When in Rome ..." fashion police policies are, and interpret accordingly. Be ready to officiate above the rim (basket interference, goaltending, rim hanging, etc.).

[Rich]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

In my area, yes. I'm still new to the area, though, so I can't speak to yours or other areas.

Regardless of what other areas do, try to talk to your partner and TREAT it like your varsity game. Get on the floor a bit earlier, get captains, wear jackets, don't go dressed in uniform to these games. Ask where your locker room / shower is if it doesn't seem like they're going to give you one.

[dsqrddgd909]

Originally Posted by rich

regardless of what other areas do, try to talk to your partner and treat it like your varsity game. Get on the floor a bit earlier, get captains, wear jackets, don't go dressed in uniform to these games. Ask where your locker room / shower is if it doesn't seem like they're going to give you one.

+1

[stick]

Originally Posted by Rich

Regardless of what other areas do, try to talk to your partner and TREAT it like your varsity game. Get on the floor a bit earlier, get captains, wear jackets, don't go dressed in uniform to these games. Ask where your locker room / shower is if it doesn't seem like they're going to give you one.

Good point about not going dressed in uniform before a game. A year ago or so our third came in dressed but got splashed with dirty snow from a vehicle driving by as he was walking in the parking lot. He tried to clean it off best he could but it didn't look good.

[stiffler3492]

And of course double check to make sure you have all parts of your uniform.

One of the three at the game I broadcasted last night forgot his pants, had to officiate in khaki pants. That would throw me off big time...but credit to him, I thought he was the best official of the group last night.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

... had to officiate in khaki pants.

Did he wear a belt?