The New York State Chief Referee is Jim Thompson. He may be reached at:
(585) 230-3469 or via email at jot1248@hotmail.com
Shoot Managers- Need to find a referee to work your shoot? Click here: New York Current Referee List
For clubs bordering other states, the National Skeet Shooting Association also offers a referee finder which will allow you to search neighboring states. To use it, click here: NSSA Find a Referee
Interested in becoming a referee?
Referees play a significant role in our game. Most importantly, they keep the shooting environment safe. Then, their goal is to offer each shooter an equal opportunity to maximize his/her shooting success.
Becoming a licensed referee is easy. First, you need some field experience. Pull targets for your friends and during league shoots at your club. But, you need to know the rules too! Study the rules, which can be found here:
When you’re ready, download and print the following documents:
National Skeet Shooting Association Referee Test: NSSA Referee Test.pdf
National Skeet Shooting Association Referee Application: NSSA Referee Application
Take the exam and fill out the application. Mail both to either:
Jim Thompson, NYSSA Chief Referee, 1701 Brace Road, Victor, NY 14564
-or-
Dan Caryl, NSSA Chief Referee, C/O NYSSA, PO Box 13, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
There is a $10 fee, so include a check for $10 made out to the NSSA.
Your exam will be corrected and returned to you. The NSSA will then mail you your referee credentials, good for three years.