anon
Years ago
How do I get into umpiring?
Before all the jokes start lets try and help me!!how do you get into umpiring?
anon
Years ago
Before all the jokes start lets try and help me!!how do you get into umpiring?
Start by visiting the referee web site http://www.sarefs.basketball.net.au
Contact details etc for Neil Poulton are on there and he will get you in from there.
Daniel Hughes
Years ago
If you live south of adelaide anon give me a call at marion or pasadena.
Axe man
Years ago
Go to the local stadium and see the U.I.C. My daughter started a few seasons ago. For a young kid the money is good. It has also helped with her knowlege of the game & given her an insight into how challenging it can be.
Rite
Years ago
Umpiring is fun and keep people involved in the game. Regardless of what is said on this forum, get involved as it can help young people with confidence. All the best...
Phizzer
Years ago
I first started umpiring at age 11 and it teaches you a lot about human nature, conflict resolution, time management, people management (caretaker of large mammals: Simpsons reference) and general communication and public relation skills.
Also teaches you a bit about basketball too which will improve you as a player, coach and spectator.
I'm now no longer involved with umpiring (or organised basketball for that matter) but the lessons I learned still help me to this day in the world of transnational business, cross-cultural relationships and international marketing.
My only regret is I should have saved every cent I ever earned from umpiring basketball over the years cos I sure as hell earned it!
billo
Years ago
Cross cultural relationships eh Phizzer? Nudge nudge, wink, wink, know what I mean, say no more.
Phizzer
Years ago
A nod's as good a wink to a blind bat, know what I mean, know what I mean Billo? Saynomore, saynomore!
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