FAQ
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| 1) Can I become a referee
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1) Yes Just send us an email or if you see an official just ask him to get you information on the meetings. |
| 2) How often do we meet
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2) On Mondays The chapter meets on mondays during the football season. |
| 3) Is there training
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3) Yes The Permain Basin Chapter trains throughout the year to become better referees |
| 4) Can I make this activity work with my job
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4) Yes Everyone in the chapter has a job so they are very aware of the schedules that have to be worked around. |
| 5) How Much does it cost to be a referee. |
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5) Cost The cost to be a referee is as follows, you will need to purchase the uniform which runs around 200 dollars. Also TASO has dues and they are listed below. |
| 6) Do referees get a lot of abuse? |
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6) Yes Verbal abuse is something that comes with the job. Coaches are making their living during these football games. When something goes against them, either officiating or during the games, they sometimes get upset and the officials may be the closet release points. Officials have to be able to deal with the situations in a professional manner.
As for the fans, we all are fans of the game or we wouldn’t be involved in it. Fans will always voice their opinions and anyone who has ever attended a game knows that there are informed fans and fans who don’t have a clue what is going on. A big part of the experience on the football field comes from the fans. You will encounter both appreciative fans and boisterous fans. You will hear claims of “homer” from the visitors much of the time, and hear calls from the home stands of “don’t you know where you are?” These are all part of the game and with experience you will be able to put everything in perspective and work the game. It is all a part of the overall officiating experience.
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