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What are the different qualifications one has to meet to become a High School referee versus a College referee?
Great question Adam. The answer is not as great. The answer is, It depends and varys from state association to state association and from conference to conference.
[I assume you use the term "referee" to mean football officials as opposed to the "Referee position". If not, e-mail me and I will offere a further explaination.]
Generally speaking, on paper the qualifications of a college official may look less that what a high school offical must meet (items 3-5 below). However, a college offical's qualifications are based on experience, proven judgement on and off the field, sophistication of officiating, a thourough knowledge of the rules, the approved rulings and mechanics. The thourough knowledge of the rules also requires the proper appication of the rules and the understanding of the philosophy behind the rules. Generally, Most college conferences require tneir officials to (in addition to the above):
1. take and completre the CCA exam over the summer,
2. attend summer meetings,
3. a conference clinic
4. pass a written qualification exam written by the supervisor of officials
5. usually pass medical or physical exam.
High School officials general are required to:
A) complete a summer study guide or open book test;
B) attend a certain number of meetings (5-12 meetings)
C)pay dues,
D) be a member in good standing of the association
E) comply with local association rules
F) Pass a certification or qualification exam on the federation rules and mechanics.
I hope this answers your question. If you need to contact me directly please feel free to do so
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Vic Winnek
Expertise
Will Answer all queries RE: Rules of Football - NCAA & Federation; Officiating; Instruction on Football; Mechanics & application of rules; Setting up Instructional programs and clinics for: Officials, coaches and media; Liability Issues (Legal & Insurance questions)arising from coaching, playing, refereeing, product liability. Serve as an Consultant and Expert Witness in Football Related Matters in Tort and Contract (Standard of Care for: officials, coaches, players, assignors, BOD; Player, equipment, field & stadium Safety; Fee issues, independant contractor workers compensation. History of the College football game -its evolution. MY PURPOSE IS TO INFORM & EDUCATE FANS, MEDIA, THOSE INTERESTED IN FOOTBALL ABOUT: THE RULES, THEIR APPLICATION, PHILOSOPHIES; OFFICIATING; LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVING FOOTBALL. I WILL NOT RESPOND TO BASHING OF TEAMS, COACHES OR OFFICIALS. I will not dignify rude or disparaging comments with a response, nor entertain questions that use profanity or questions that suggest Football officials are corupt, such an insinuation is ridiculous and ludicrous.
Experience
24 years officiating High School & College football, NCAA Referee, Umpire, Back Judge & Line Judge 2 years Arena Football-substitution official Instructor of NCAA & Federation Officials, Played prep and college football; coached High School football; Athletic trainer; 23 years of instruction in Officiating Football
Organizations
Past President of Calif. Football Officials Assoc; Western Collegiate Football Officials Assoc.; CFOA-Long Beach Unit Board of Directors CFOA-South Bay Unit & Long Beach Unit, Pres. Executive Council of Calif. Football Officials Assoc.; CIF Presidents' Council on Officiating; Chairman Ethics Committee
Publications
Referee Magazine; California Football Officials Assoc. Instructor's Guide; NACC Div. 1-AA football officials' clinic; CFOA instrutional materials; Articles written: Line of Scrimmage mechanics, Forward Progress, Side Line Warnings, 2006 NCAA New Timing Rules; various instructional materials, UWLA Law Review
Education/Credentials
BA USC 1987
JD UWLA School of Law 1996
3 Years Reno Football Officials Clinic
4 Years UCLA Football Officials Camp
Big 12 Mini Clinic
NFL Grass Roots Clinic
Aloha Clinic, Honolulu, HI
West Coast Alliance Clinic
Awards and Honors
NCAA Div. 1 FCS & Div. III, 9 post season Bowl Games, play-offs, CIF Div. 1,2,3,5,8,9,10,12 Final, 10 years CIF Semi-finals, 19 years of CIF play-offs, California State High School Football Div. 1 Championship, Southern California Jr. College Championship, NCAA Div. III Semi-Final
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