OFFICIATING FHSAA BASKETBALL

Physical Demands
Expect great physical demands. As the players’ ages increase and the competitive levels increase, the physical demands will rise. You will be required to run short distances many times. You will be constantly moving and on your feet.

Initial Training:
Expect lectures, demonstration and exercises on the basic rules at local association meetings.

Equipment Needs:

• Polished, black, athletic shoes
• Black socks
• Black slacks with a belt is acceptable at lower levels but as the level of competition rises, beltless pants are the norm
• A striped shirt, V neck
• A whistle and a lanyard
• Estimated cost: $200. Sometimes, veteran officials have "hand—me—downs" that help new officials get started

Game fees:
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