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Interested in becoming an Official?. The slides and information in the following presentation will help answer some of the commonly asked questions about becoming a KSHSAA official. Why Register. KSHSAA member schools must use registered officials in all Varsity contests.
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Interested in becoming an Official? • The slides and information in the following presentation will help answer some of the commonly asked questions about becoming a KSHSAA official.
Why Register • KSHSAA member schools must use registered officials in all Varsity contests. • It is highly recommended that schools use registered officials for all contests.
Why Be a KSHSAA Official? Give back to the game Stay active in a sport you love Earn a little spending money Keep in shape Work with kids Learn Have FUN Make a difference
How do I register? • Four ways to register • On-line – www.kshsaa.org • Registration form/card can be sent to you and returned to the office. • At a rules meeting • At the KSHSAA office
Become a KSHSAA Official? Contact the KSHSAA Phone: 785-273-5329 website: www.kshsaa.org email: kshsaa@kshsaa.org Mail: P.O. Box #495 Topeka, KS 66601-0495 Drop in: 601 SW Commerce Place Topeka, KS 66615
What does it cost? • Officials must register with the KSHSAA on an annual basis. Registration information is sent to officials previously registered each April. • The fee is $50.00 for the first sport and $25.00 for each additional sport.
What Does Registration Include? • All NFHS rule books • Membership to the NFOA • National Federation Officials Association • NFOA Insurance • NFOA Official’s Quarterly • KSHSAA on-line information • All KSHSAA membership mailing • test, sports manuals, directories
What sports can I register in? • The KSHSAA registers officials for 9 of the 14 sports for which it sponsors. Individuals may register in as many of these sports as they desire. • football - volleyball • soccer - gymnastics • basketball - wrestling • baseball - softball • Track & field starters
I’m registered – Now what? • Get the proper equipment • Local sporting good stores • Get Official – getofficial.com • Smitty - Smittyofficialapparel.com • Honig’s – honigs.com • Some companies have starter packages for beginning officials. • Veteran officials may have equipment they would give you. • Different sports require different equipment.
I’m registered…Now What? Getting experiences… • Read and study your rule book • Maintain physical and mental conditioning • Attend area supervisor meetings • Watch other veteran officials work • Look and dress sharp • Honor ALL contracts • Return phone calls and correspondence • Report all incidents to KSHSAA
Get training • Study the rulebooks – know the rules. • Attend Officials Clinics • Join your Local Official Association and attend their clinics. • Get a mentor who will work with you. • Watch other officials work.
Get Experience • Work Sub-Varsity games • Junior High • Freshman • C-team • Sophomore • Junior Varsity Be patient – work your way up, establish credibility with others.
How do I get games? • Contact at a Local Level • School Athletic Director • School Principal • League Commissioners • Working Official • Local Officials Associations • Area Supervisor
What is Required? • Attend one (1) KSHSAA rules interpreters meeting for each sport you are registering for. Meetings are conducted prior to each sports season. • Complete and submit to the KSHSAA an online open book examination for each sport you are registering for.
Contracts • If you sign a contract – honor it. • Officials are not employees of the KSHSAA – they are independent contractors. • Respond to e-mails and calls from school administrators and commissioners. • Contact schools a week before you are scheduled to work.
Game Fees? • Member schools set officials fees based on; • Level of competition • Distance to and from a contest • Number of games officiated each night • Number of officials needed per contest
Is There an Age Requirement? • Registered KSHSAA officials range from high school students to officials 50+ years of officiating service. The KSHSAA encourages all interested individuals (male and female) to register and get involved.
What Else is Required? • An enjoyment of school activities • Playing experience not required • An understanding of the game • An ability to learn, interpret and apply the rules of the game • A desire to teach the values sport participation offers.
Why Be a KSHSAA Official? • Give back to the game • Stay active in a sport you love • Earn a little spending money • Keep in shape • Work with kids • Learn • Have FUN • Make a difference
Why Be a KSHSAA Official? The next generation of players NEEDS YOU To keep playing