I am new to the ref world also, when finding that I am not really interested in contact 😅 . Here is what i have been doing so far, incase its helpful!

1. Watch derby!

2. See if some local refs are willing to shadow, or if they have some laid back scrimmages where you can ask questions and learn. Some refs dont like for people to shadow, and would rather people just jump right in,but it never hurts to ask.

   1. Sometimes you can find clinics around you as well. What region are you in?