Free Video Course
Get Started Officiating Course!
Get Started Officiating High School Sports!
Free Video Course
Course Includes:
Four free video course lessons
"Are you Ready to Officiate" quiz
State/local association registration instructions
Completion certificate
Free Course!
Ben Strunk
Course Instructor
High School Assigner & 15+ Years Experience
Start Officiating High School Sports!
1. Register with the State
Each state has a high school athletic association that governs high school sports programming and certifies officials for their contests.
2. Join Local Association
Officials must register with the local association in the area they geographical area they wish to officiate. Assigner contact information for each area can normally be found on the state association website.
3. Pre-Season Requirements
Pre-season requirements may include attending local clinics, meetings, and scrimmages. Officials may be required to complete online modules and pass a rules exam prior to being assigned games.
Find Your State Association
What's Next?
Get Trained!
Confidence is built on a strong knowledge of the rules and mechanics. NFHS rule books can be dense and complicated. SportDeck creates engaging officials training tools including flashcard decks and digital resources.
