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Originally posted by Woodee
Okay, I took you guys advice and signed up with a real association ( I've only worked Rec and Intramural ball). Finished an 8 week clinic and learned a lot.
My first two games were 8th grade girls and I worked with a veteran. Can I say "HAD A BLAST". The gym was packed and the games were fun to call.
Next set of games were 7th grade boys in a packed gym and the first game was interesting. We (I) allowed the wrong team to inbound and they scored. While in the clinic I really studied the correctable errors and have a good understanding of them. I told my partner (3 yr Vet) we couldn't correct the error and she, along with the coaches disagreed. I tried to explain, but she didn't understand and sided with the coaches and removed the score. The second game was close and my partner was still reeling from the first game. I was okay because of the year long stay on this board and was confident. We eventually finshed doing a good job.
Oh, before we started the first game a player approached me and said " Thanks for Reffing our games we know you prefer to do big games". I replied "Thanks and I'm really glad to be here". BIG difference from Rec and Intramural Ball.
Learned there are plenty of opportunities. My goal this year is to work hard and maybe land a Sub varsity game. Well, just yesterday I was assigned to a boys JV and 9th grade game. I had to pass because I was obligated.
Lastly, wanted to say THANKS for the advice, will let you know how things go and will probably have questions too.
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Regarding opportunities, I was scheduled for a girls 9th grade game and a girls JV game. Well the 9th grade game was cancelled and it left the JV game and a Varsity game. We worked the JV game 3 person and when I decided to leave (I wasn't scheduled for the Varsity game) the senior official asked if I would do the varsity game and I did.
Here is the scoope:
The JV game ended on a last second shot by the home team down 1 for the win. The varsity game was also exciting. We had the National Anthem, Music and the works. Have to admit, Girls b-ball is very physical and sometimes gets ugly. I actually got my first boo from the crowd when I called a jump ball right when the ball became loose from the players. The fans stopped booing when the saw they had the AP arrow. I laughed inside.
The senior official gave some good feedback. The other guy was distant and didn't say much. On four occasions he called timeout without blowing his whistle. It was weird!!!
Got a question, during timeouts my partners would NOT go to their spots, which left me by myself at the blocks. They would huddle at the center circle. After two times I would grab the ball and go to the spot where we would resume play. What do you do in the sitch?
I'm scheduled for 9th grade boys next week and anxious to see the difference in play.