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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I become an official? A: To become an official, you need to register with the MOA and take the test. More specific information can be found at our "Steps to Becoming an Official" page. Q: What is the time commitment? A: During the Football season (typically late August to early November) we meet once a week as a pool. Typically this takes 1-2 hours. The rest of the time commitment is up to you, as you can sign up for games that fit into your schedule. Q: What is "Study Club”? A: This is when the members of the pool get together to go over "study club" handouts, talk about things that happened in the previous weeks games, look at training materials and schedule the next weeks games. Q: What do I do about a uniform? A: Uniforms and equipment can be purchased locally at Universal Athletics or ordered online through various uniform suppliers. However before investing in equipment and a uniform it is a good idea to talk to the head of the pool and see if there is any uniforms that have been donated to the pool by officials that have retired, or if there are any other options to help reduce the cost of a uniform. Q: I know quite a bit about Football but little about officiating, how do I gain the knowledge needed to do the job? A: Studying the rules and other materials sent to you by the MOA is a good way to start preparing to become an official, however there is no substitute for on the field training. Many new officials are hesitant to sign up for their first game because they feel unprepared but working a few games with an experienced crew of officials, who are there to help you learn, is one of the best ways to begin the learning process. Becoming a master official takes years, there is a lot to learn and no one expects a new official to be at that level when they start. Mistakes will be made... we all make mistakes, but if we learn and grow from them than the quality of officiating in the Flathead valley will improve.
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