I think I’m gonna sign up to ref high school football next season.

Do it. I ref soccer and the guys that do football too all say they need more refs. Im sure you would be appreciated

I've thought about this myself. My son just finished his Sr. year playing and I won't be attending as a fan anymore. I thought it looks like fun and something on the side to do. My reluctance, is the fans give those guys some shite when they make a bad call and there ain't no replay.

I’ve thought about this as well, but then I remembered how much they get cussed out by coaches and the parents in the stands. I’d lose my cool and yell back and/or flip someone the finger.

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I wonder what types of clinics and training they have for 1st timer refs. Obviously it’s much harder to see everything in real time compared to when I’m watching at home

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They do. Usually you'll start with subvarsity games on the field and working the clock on Friday nights

I got a job refing intramural basketball in college. I honestly learned a lot during that, and it made my understanding of the game increase even if moreso than what it already was.

Idk what it all entails, but I would absolutely take up being a referee for either football or basketball as a side gig. I honestly may look up what it takes to get certified in GA over this next year before Fall 2021 hits.

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It's a pretty fun hobby and the money isn't bad at all.

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The $ is great actually. Im set to make just under $1000 over the next 2 weeks doing soccer games pending any cancellations or anything like that. I doubt you can make that much with football usually only working 1-2 nights a week.

You lose money on travel. But it's exciting. Time consuming.

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I think I’m gonna sign up to ref high school football next season.
I think it would be fun and good extra side money.

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I do it and have fun. You probably will not see the field in a varsity game until year 3. First two years will be working clocks at varsity games and working JV games.

You don't know how to officiate a game Don't do it.

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What’s the pay for working the clock? Or JV game? Or variety game? Assuming regular season game of course

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Regular season: $90 certified, $65 registered, $45 clock; plus travel which is about $10.

Playoffs: $105 certified, $75 registered, $55 clock; plus travel which could be a little more than above.

JV: $55

FYI: You cannot be certified until year 3. It takes an 85 our higher on the test, attending 70% or more of association meetings, and some field requirements.

Also, in the playoffs, you must be a certified official to work past the first round.

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Do you football guys not get travel pay?

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Yes, it is based on where your association is based out of and the schools you service. In the playoffs, it is the current IRS limit for mileage, 57.5 cents per mile, but it is limited to two cars.