Upcoming Training
New officials have a lot to learn. But we won’t let it overwhelm you. We offer detailed training sessions for various sports that cover a range of topics and necessary skills. Here’s a peek into our upcoming training.
Note: All of the trainings listed are virtual. You will be sent a Zoom link for the session you signed up for via email. Keep checking back for updates on in-person and virtual training opportunities.
Football
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Date: TBD 7pm-8pm
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: TBD
Agenda:
Definitions
Penalties
Live ball/dead ball
Signals & mechanics
Game timing
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7pm-8pm - July 24, 2024
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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7pm-8pm July 31, 2024
Agenda:
3 official team and 4 official team mechanics
Positioning
Pregame duties
Penalty signals and enforcement
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7pm-8pm August 7, 2024
Agenda:
White hat referee position
Team and individual referee positioning techniques
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7pm - 8pm August 14, 2024
Agenda:
Line Judge, Down Judge, and Back Judge Position
Working with chain and measurements
Basketball
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Date: Thursday, January 11th
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: Thursday, January 18th
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
Calls and how to make them (i.e. block/charge, traveling, basic, intentional, and flagrant fouls
Game management techniques
How to interact with coaches
How to work with the table and clock
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Date: TBD
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
2 person positioning
Lead and Trail referee responsibilities
Areas of coverage
Pregame duties
Angles, signals, and communication
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Date: Thursday, TBD
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: Thursday, TBD
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Agenda:
Calls and how to make them (i.e. block/charge, traveling, basic, intentional, and flagrant fouls
Game management techniques
How to interact with coaches
How to work with the table and clock
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Date: Thursday, TBD
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Agenda:
2 person positioning
Lead and Trail referee responsibilities
Areas of coverage
Pregame duties
Angles, signals, and communication
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Date & Time: TBD
Agenda:
2 person positioning
Lead/trail referee work
Areas of coverage
Pregame practice
Angles, signals, and communication
Wrestling
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Date & Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
Soccer
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Date & Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
Volleyball
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Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
Lacrosse
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Date & Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
Contact us if you’re interested in participating in any of these trainings to become a premier official in Washington State.