New Official!

[NewGuy]

I was in almost the exact situation as you a year ago, in my last year of college, never really played football, but really wanted to get into officiating (due to a friend who loved doing intramurals whos dad did some NFL a way back). I unfortunatly only had a chance to do one year of 7on7 intramurals, but just that's a good expereince. The pace of the game in high school is much faster, and much rougher. Make sure you work as many preseason games, jamborees, etc, even if they are unpaid. Know the rules, read all three books over and over and over. I worked hard and actually got some varsity games my first year. You probably shouldn't expect that in your first year unless your area is in great need, but don't let that keep you out. All the games even at lower levels are just as fun, and a great learning experience. And as everyone else says, welcome!