JR Ref Clinic Draws Full Field, Record Mentor Support in Fairfield

The JR Ref Clinic held Saturday, April 11, at Fairfield High School brought together young officials and veteran mentors from across Montana for a full day of training, instruction, and live-game experience. For the first time in the event's history, the clinic filled completely and had a waiting list.

Hosted by 127 Sports Intensity and directed by Mike Schmidt, the clinic featured 40 registered participants and 16 Montana Officials Association mentors. The day opened with an hour-and-a-half training session featuring breakout instruction in court coverage, foul mechanics, reporting, communica...