|
I spent almost 14 years in a peewee league, in a variety of positions and responsibilities including calling games when we werent financially able to afford certified officials. Seems like those were the good old days.
This past year I decided to return to officiating not for the money, but for three things, the love of the game (gotta love the Friday night lights and the sound of pads cracking like thunder), I am always looking for something that is mentally stimulating (not to be confused with mind-numbing with some of the situations presented on here), and to find a hobby that allows me to contribute to the development of our children.
Dirk, I've read, and read and I keep asking myself... do the "ends" justify the "means"? What is it that you want in the end? Are the kids as bent out of shape about this as you seem to be? Seems like alot of effort for an 8-9 year old football league. The word "priorities" comes to mind, and obviously mine are alot different than yours. I cannot understand what it is that your kids are going to gain by all this.
I have learned alot on here lately, probably foremost, is that there are alot of folks on here that are EXTREMELY dedicated to "getting it right". When you come on here and place judgement on on of our own, it is not going to sit well with alot of people. To ask a question of an official is fine, but when you question an official as you have done is not going to sit well.
Why not do this... call all your parents, and have them go to the league officals until your happy. I am sure if it as improtant to them as it is to you... then they will be glad to help you in your cause.
|