Officiating
Sports officiating has long been a hobby of mine. I started with hockey at the age of 12, eventually picking up fastpitch softball, football and basketball. It's a great way to stay involved with sports, get some exercise and be a part of the game rather than just watching. For me, it is much of an escape as anything else. I can focus on the game and let all other concerns and stresses fall away.
Football
Organization: Washington Officials Association Experience: 20 years Highest Level: High School Post-Season Notes: My primary position is either Backjudge or Referee. I also occasionally work Line Judge. For the last several seasons I have regularly been assigned the playoff games. Softball
Organization: USA Softball/ Washington Officials Association Experience: 20+ years Highest Level: College / NCAA Notes: In addition to working high school championships, I have worked several youth state and regional tournaments as well as three national championships. |
Hockey
Organization: USA Hockey Experience: 20 years Highest Level: College / NCAA Notes: Hockey was my first sport and my first love. In addition to working a great number of games, I managed a local officials organization for which I served as president and assigner. Basketball
Organization: Washington Officials Association Experience: 10 years Highest Level: High School Notes: in 2010 I started working basketball. There was a bit more of a learning curve, never having played or followed it, but I have found a new appreciation for the sport. |