Some of the memories I have when I used to referee our grade school's grade 2-3 co-ed intramural games:
* 10 players all within 3 feet of the ball for the entire 16 minutes (we played 4 minute quarters).
* All the double/triple/quadruple dribbles and countless travels when players realize there is no one open to pass it to.
* Having second graders shoot free throws from the bottom of the circle and third graders shooting between the bottom and the regulation foul line.
* Players bouncing back from collisions with each other as if nothing happened.
And most of all:
* The fun the kids had, regardless of what numbers were on the scoreboard.
__________________
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." – Dalai Lama
The center of attention as the lead & trail. – me
Games officiated: 525 Basketball · 76 Softball · 16 Baseball
|