We assume you are familiar with the game, including the basic rules.

The next step is to complete the Referee Rules Test. Before you take that test, it would be helpful to spend time to understand the rules of this league and the changes to those rules. Also study the mechanics and guidelines for officials. You will need to complete the Referee Test (online at this link) before the clinic.

The next step is the 3-hour Referees' Clinic generally on Sunday afternoon following Thanksgiving. We will teach you what you need to know about refereeing (assuming you have a good understanding of basketball).

You also will receive "on-the-job-training" in the form of "coaching" during timeouts, intermissions, between games, etc. Please expect this, and don't be defensive. We all need constructive feedback; better performers listen and incorporate that feedback.