IAABO ref schools

[RefCT]

I went to two within the first couple years I was officiating. I wouldn't recommend them to people that have been officiating for more than 3 or 4 years. In my experience, some boards and states use them as their training grounds and you could get stuck with partners that take most of the attention of the staff because they are very inexperienced. The on-the-court play was not very good at my camps and the camp director wouldn't do anything to penalize unsporting behavior.

The classroom stuff was great and if you end up with a partner that is beyond the basics, the feedback was good.

If you have been officiating 5 years or more (and are moving up), or are doing higher level JV or any Varsity games, the camp may be too basic for you.

[Multiple Sports]

Been an IAABO member for a very long time....I have mixed emotions about IAABO. However the previous post is 100% correct. Many boards use this camp as the first camp for their members sometimes offering scholarships....They will have you bird-dogging and pointing to the spot of where ball is being put in play....

[MechanicGuy]

Originally Posted by Multiple Sports

Been an IAABO member for a very long time....I have mixed emotions about IAABO. However the previous post is 100% correct. Many boards use this camp as the first camp for their members sometimes offering scholarships....They will have you bird-dogging and pointing to the spot of where ball is being put in play....

...and this is a bad thing because.....?

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by Multiple Sports

Been an IAABO member for a very long time....I have mixed emotions about IAABO. However the previous post is 100% correct. Many boards use this camp as the first camp for their members sometimes offering scholarships....They will have you bird-dogging and pointing to the spot of where ball is being put in play....

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

...and this is a bad thing because.....?

Well, it's not. Although I was thinking about this last night. How many times did I remember officials in the NCAA tournament pointing toward the spot. Few to none, now that I think about it.

Makes me wonder if I'm going to get downgraded for pointing at the spot if I go to a try-out camp.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

Well, it's not. Although I was thinking about this last night. How many times did I remember officials in the NCAA tournament pointing toward the spot. Few to none, now that I think about it.

Makes me wonder if I'm going to get downgraded for pointing at the spot if I go to a try-out camp.

Only if you stand there lingering. However you do it, just make sure it is crisp and polished.