Looking to start my career...

[Hellobob57]

I am 15 years old, and I'm trying to become a referee. I already have a seat reservered for me for a grade 9 course. I have years of experience as a player, and I've started my High Schools varsity games as a freshmen last year. Question: Am I to old and experienced to be starting at a grade 9? I eventually would like to become a Grade 8 anyway, so should I just take the Grade 8 course?

Joshua Baron

[campton]

Take a grade 8 course. Thats where i started out, it worked fine for me. At grade 9 you're going to be dissapointed.

[Tarheel Ref]

I certified at grade 08 when I was thirteen years old. You can do it no problem...just remember that your view of the game is different as referee than player (or coach or spectator).

[jacoismyhero]

It might be your state's requirement to take serve as a grade 9 for a certain amount of time. Here, it's 2 years. I sort of think it's anti-progressive and sort of does the opposite of what it intends to, so if possible, definitely go for your grade 8.