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Re: How does one become a ref?

From personal experience, I'll say it's definitely worth it to start volunteering on a position like field reset, where you are close to the action, and can see everything that happens on the field. It takes great patience and attention to be a ref, and it's true that they have the most difficult job in the game. Each ref has something to look out for, and many times it's very difficult to tell when a rule is being violated- especially determining whether an action is intentional or not. It's also difficult confronting teams with penalties, particularly on tough calls.

Take an off-season competition or a few regionals and just observe the refs. Watch them closely, how they each pay special attention to the different things happening on the field, and how they deal with certain situations. Once you have an understanding of how they operate, sign up to volunteer as one. DCA Fan posted the link above. The process is fairly painless- essentially an online form where you enter the areas you would be interested in volunteering. I've had nothing but positive experiences volunteering, as field reset at UTC, and a ref on Curie in Houston, although JVN's advice rings all too true- wear comfortable shoes.
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