Be available to be assigned to conduct or assist with clinics. Be available to help with the Regional Tournaments. The Gateway Region philosophy is to develop junior athletes as officials and as players. The Officials' Board requires that all junior teams participating in Gateway Region tournaments have trained officials. Our emphasis is placed on training the teams to officiate and function as a unit rather than require individuals to be rated and certified.
Initial training is required prior to participating in any tournaments.
A practical evaluation will be conducted in a gymnasium using a game situation format. The evaluator will assist the coach with development and training of their team so that they may better understand their role and responsibility as officials. The purpose of this requirement is to insure that all teams know how to officiate prior to the playing season. Coaches will be required to continue to develop and train their athletes as officials throughout the season. These officials need to officiate during any pool play match or tournament playoff match.