Upcoming Training
New officials have a lot to learn. But we won’t let it overwhelm you. We offer detailed training sessions for various sports that cover a range of topics and necessary skills. Here’s a peek into our upcoming training.
Note: All of the trainings listed are virtual. You will be sent a Zoom link for the session you signed up for via email. Keep checking back for updates on in-person and virtual training opportunities.
Football
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Date: Thursday, December 18 , 2025
Time: 7pm-8pm
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Agenda:
Definitions
Penalties
Live ball/dead ball
Signals & mechanics
Game timing
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7pm-8pm - Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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7pm-8pm Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Agenda:
3 official team and 4 official team mechanics
Positioning
Pregame duties
Penalty signals and enforcement
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7pm-8pm Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Agenda:
White hat referee position
Team and individual referee positioning techniques
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7pm - 8pm Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Agenda:
Line Judge, Down Judge, and Back Judge Position
Working with chain and measurements
Basketball
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Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
Rules
Fouls
Violations
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Date: Wednesday November 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
Fouls Signals
Violation Signals
Communication with Table
Communication with Partner
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Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
Lead
Trail
Coverage area
Pre Game
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Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm via zoom - link will be emailed
Agenda:
How to work with Coaches
How to communicate with players
How to work with Game Management
Difficult Situations (tips and best practices)
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Date: Wednesday December 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: Monday, December 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda:
Calls and how to make them (i.e. block/charge, traveling, basic, intentional, and flagrant fouls
Game management techniques
How to interact with coaches
How to work with the table and clock
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Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Agenda:
2 person positioning
Lead and Trail referee responsibilities
Areas of coverage
Pregame duties
Angles, signals, and communication
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Date & Time: TBD
Agenda:
2 person positioning
Lead/trail referee work
Areas of coverage
Pregame practice
Angles, signals, and communication
Wrestling
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Date & Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
Soccer
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Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 7pm-8pm
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
Volleyball
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Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 7-8pm
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
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Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and formsItem description
Lacrosse
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Date & Time: TBD
Agenda:
Welcome to Sports Officials NW Introduction
Types of games and what leagues are covered
Rules and behavioral expectations
Assigning website
How to sign up for and access website training
Pay information
Essential handouts and forms
Contact us if you’re interested in participating in any of these trainings to become a premier official in Washington State.