WVSSAC and regional board to host high school officiating class

Sports Release
July 10, 2023

Individuals interested in officiating basketball with the WVSSAC and the Mon Valley Board must complete a RefReps Officiating Education course at https://www.wvssac.org/officials/ and follow the instructions on the website.

In addition to completing this online course, new officials must complete classroom and court work training with the Mon Valley Board. Officials must submit their certificate of completion from the online course and complete the Board training to become a certified basketball official. Classes are starting soon for individuals to officiate off-season tournaments and fall leagues.

If you are interested in taking the class or need additional information, call Daron Washington at 304-672-3329 or Todd Mullenax 304-288-1822 for the Bridgeport class and Tony Thornton at 304-685-0259 or Eric Hayhurst at 304-932-9308 for the Morgantown class.

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