[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by tjones1
Left the house at 10:15am and I am now home at 10:01pm (CT). I made it through today! Ha Ha. Anyways, to answer your questions. 1) I got the game directly from the AD 2) no I did not call. Although I would agree that calling would of saved me some troubles, you know hardly any ADs call to make sure you are coming, unless you are running behind. Secondly, no traveling fees are paid. Lastly, the only problem I have with this is that IF I didn't show up and there was a game, you know the school would be calling me up and demanding the $$$ since I breached the contract. Now my question is, is this excuse good enough from the AD? "Well I know I called you and I left a message." However, obviously I did not get the message. Thanks

T Jones

tjones1:

You said that you did not call ahead. The only time you should call the AD is on the day of the game if it appears that weather conditions dictate that the game might be cancled. Always, I repeat always, send reminders (letter, email, or fax) one week in advance. Sending a reminder to the AD puts it in writing. Telephone call reminders are worth nothing. You are correct, when you state that if you do not show up to officiate a contracted game, the school will be demanding the breach of contract fee before the game is over. That is why I believe that schools should be made to live up to contracts as much as officials must be made to live up to contracts.

MTD, Sr.