HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), is recruiting more high school students to become referees due to a shortage among the profession.

Students in high school can complete courses within a referee program at their respective schools that will allow them to become referees. Once the courses are completed, students will become certified to hit the field.

A list of certified students will then be sent to the Alabama High School Athletic Association for a selection process.

AHSAA Director of Officials Ken Washington told News 19 that the goal is to get to 10,000 referees as the association works to recruit and retain referees.

According to Washington, new member schools are also joining the AHSAA which requires more referees for sporting events a

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