requirements for college officiating

cheese38 · #1 (**permalink**) Mon May 26, 2003, 12:52pm

I am interested in becoming a college football official. I am starting my second varsity H.S. season. What are the requirements? Thanks!

ABoselli · #2 (**permalink**) Mon May 26, 2003, 01:26pm

Around here (NYS) you need at least 35 varsity games, two written recommendations from current college officials, an interview and a ton of free time for all the extra meetings, scrimmages, travel to and from games more remote than you would normally travel to for a HS game. An idea which position you want to work in college would help as well, figuring that you're not going to start at the R, most likely a downfield spot or a wing.

cheese38 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon May 26, 2003, 04:36pm

ABoselli, I am a back judge on my crew (N.J.). We had 17 varsity games including state playoffs last year. Hopefully maybe 2-3 years I can pursue this. Thanks!