NCHSHWT 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Does anyone know what the process is like, and what it takes to become a offical in Kentucky, i have just graduated and want to still be involved in this wonderful sport? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdsmith27 14 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 If some of you High School Wrestlers or alumni in KY would like to make some extra money over the spring/summer with USA Wrestling as officials. Please fill out the attached form. KY USAW will pay the $25 membership fee. In return we ask them to help officiate at least 2 to 3 tournaments. They will be paid $50, USAW referee shirt and free concessions. All the tournaments will be folkstyle format. Our State qualifier for Fargo will be Freestyle/Greco Return Application to:KY USAW Director2006 S Woodland DrRadcliff, KY 40160Thanks, At Your Service, Keith D SmithNorth Hardin HS Wrestling CoachKentucky USA Wrestling Chairman(270) 351-0515 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdsmith27 14 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 How to Become a Licensed OfficialThe KHSAA is ALWAYS looking for men and women who want to return something to their school and community by becoming a licensed athletic official. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, a high school graduate, in good physical condition, and able to make decisions on their feet and stick to them. We currently license officials in 11 different sports: baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, soccer, softball (fast and slow pitch), swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.To become an official, you'll need to fill out an application, pay a licensing fee, and take an open-book rules test. Once you are licensed, you'll need to attend annual rules meeting that will introduce you to the latest rule changes and interpretations and become an active member of a local officials' association.If you like what you have read, and are ready to license, Click here to RegisterFor complete details, check out the Officials' Guidebook on the KHSAA web site,Click here to view Guidebook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccbcdeke 43 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Below is the link to the KHSAA web site that has the link to the Officials application.http://officials.khsaa.org/officialinterest.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gator_roll 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 in good physical condition, and able to make decisions on their feet and stick to them. ive seen some pretty big refs lol not great condition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
125kid 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2008 If some of you High School Wrestlers or alumni in KY would like to make some extra money over the spring/summer with USA Wrestling as officials. Please fill out the attached form. KY USAW will pay the $25 membership fee. In return we ask them to help officiate at least 2 to 3 tournaments. They will be paid $50, USAW referee shirt and free concessions. All the tournaments will be folkstyle format. Our State qualifier for Fargo will be Freestyle/GrecoJust to be clear, we don't have to send the $25 dues fee with the application? Also, after we send the application, will we receive the complete rulebook? Finally, do you have a schedule for summer tournaments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdsmith27 14 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Just to be clear, we don't have to send the $25 dues fee with the application? Also, after we send the application, will we receive the complete rulebook? Finally, do you have a schedule for summer tournaments?Just the application. With your license you will recieve the rule book or read it here. http://www.themat.com/forms/2008Rulebook.pdfKY USAW tournaments are located here.http://www.kentuckywrestling.com/events Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
125kid 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks for the information! However, you said the tournaments would be folkstyle and the rulebook you linked to is for freestyle/GR wrestling. Where could I find a folkstyle rulebook so I can familiarize myself with all the technicalities? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdsmith27 14 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 USA Wrestling follows NFHS Folkstyle Rules with some modifications. 1.) No 45 min rule in effect. 2.) Weight classes vary. Other then that, it is High School Folkstyle rules. Your coach should have last years KHSAA wrestling rule book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites