Questions, answered.
Answers to each popular question before starting to officiate
Category
Getting started
Getting started
Brand new — am I qualified?TSSAA & eligibility
Registration, exam, background checkTraining & meetings
What it takes to stay activeSchedules & assignments
How games actually come to youPay & equipment
Money in, money outAbout North Central
Coverage, dues, contactGetting started
4 questionsBrand new — am I qualified?.
Though it is not required, it is recommended. However, anyone can succeed through reading the NFHS rulebook and casebook along with studying.
You must be at least 18 years old to work Varsity games. However, TSSAA does have a program to allow younger officials to train in lower levels.
You can officiate both.
That depends on the part of the season. First games begin the first week of August. It is imperative to work scrimmage games before the regular season begins for supervisors to evaluate you and assign you more games. Once you register and attend a meeting, you could be working in no time.
Still have questions?
Drop us a note. A supervisor follows up.