Leadership Through Athletics
Officiating Class
Objective: To Provide The Tools To Become An Official

Instructor: Rick Russell (IAABO Certified with 20 yrs. Experience) IAABO Board Of Directors/Chairman of Training And Education

WHY SHOULD I GET INVOLVED?

IT'S FUN and IT'S FREE!!

• There will be 2 classes per week for four weeks
• You will get to work in Leadership Through Athletics' new 20,000 square foot youth center and gymnasium
• New referees get paid $10 per 1 hour game and increases with experience and skill
• You will be mentored by high school and college officials
• IT'S FREE!!
  (Students who successfully complete the course will be required to buy their own referee shirt and whistles (~$20).)

HOW DO I KNOW IF I QUALIFY?

If you can answer "YES" to any of the following statements, then you are able to participate in our "LTA Signature" program at Leadership Gym!

• Never officiated before
• Between 14 - 18 yrs old
• Understand basic basketball
• Can work weekends
• Are good with kids (9 - 15)
• Able to learn to take control
• Desire to become a leader

This course is an eight (8) week introductory to becoming a high school certified official. The high school class is taught in the fall and runs about 3 months and concludes with a national certification exam.

[NOTE: New classes begin with every 24 students. Classes are generally Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm, however, other options are available.]