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Originally posted by hab_in_exile
I am a Canadian that learned to officiate in the US and then moved back to Canada. It has been tough to adapt to the old rules, seen in a new light. I have been surprised at how difficult it has been.
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Glad to have you back.
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Originally posted by hab_in_exile
I love doing football, but I hate the Canadian rules (many in Canada consider this unpatriotic, but I consider it just my opinion). The single point spices up one player per year, and renders 100's per year as silly. The no yards rule is a disaster in HS, because the kids can't figure it out properly.
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If you hate the Canadian rules, then one might conclude that you hate the game. If that's so, then why don't you look to officiate something else.
If kids can't grasp the NY concept, then it is the coaches' fault. I've been officiating 10 year olds for 9 years now and they have no problem with it. As for the single point, you are very much in the minority. In fact, one might say that "you're the guy."
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Originally posted by hab_in_exile
Most importantly though is the three downs. This, in HS, means that every game is a puntfest since teams have a hard time moving the ball 10 yards in 2 plays. So it goes, punt, punt, punt, punt, punt, punt, punt, 60 yard TD run, punt, punt etc. I wish we had the 4 downs so that the kids would have a chance to learn the offence and work on their skills much more. No one on the field is learning during the fire drill known as the HS punt.
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I don't believe that for an instant.
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Originally posted by hab_in_exile
Having said all that, I still love being on the field. Even in less-than-ideal conditions (for me) it is a great time.
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To be honest, you have the right attitude, but only 50% of it. The other 50% is realizing the beauty of the game and loving it.
I'm sorry that you haven't had a "good game" in awhile.
The glass isn't twice as big as it needs to be, nor is it half-empty. The glass is half-full. Maybe this is what you need to read:
http://www.wwcfoa.ca/docs/Mr%20Referee.pdf
Best Regards for a Merry Christmas, hab.