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Originally posted by Kris3333
OK, just to make one thing clear here - I was not "yelling from the stands". I was at the score table, keeping the book. I politely asked them to make sure they had the correct players number. I am not a disgruntled parent. I also sat and watched the boys game immediately after (in which I do not have a kid playing), and was almost as schocked at some of the calls in that game as ours (even though they had two completely different officials).
So whatever, I was just trying to make the point in my original post, that I was appalled that the officiating could be so bad. I was hoping to get suggestions on how we can be better and make sure a game like this doesn't happen again. Guess no one cares about that, rather just attacking me.
Merry Christmas.
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Well, I want to encourage you to continue participating in the Forum! Perhaps you will be able to focus on the positive aspects and come away with improved knowledge to make your game better.
Having said that, please take the following as constructive:
You need to understand that your role as the
scorekeeper is really a part of the officiating crew. Your impartiality at the table is just as important as the official on the floor. Be supportive and NEVER show signs of disgust regardless of how poorly the game may be going in your opinion.
Every game has its fair share of
"perceived" shocking calls or no-calls. The officials on the floor may not always get it right from your vantage point. Many times the fans, parents, and even the coaches simply do not KNOW the rules which leads them to develop negative opinions about the quality of the officiating when in fact the calls made or not made were right on target!
Although you may have been appalled with what you felt was a poorly officiated game, the way you presented your views was abrasive to say the least especially since you claim to be an official. Your obvious lack of experience dilutes your credibility; couple that with your accusations of cheating and planned tattle tailing and you cannot expect to garner any support from fellow officials. You simply are not qualified nor is it your role to do so.
Suggestions on how to make it better for the future:
- Attend games and "act" as an evaluator with the intent to improve your own skills but offer your observations to the crew only after you've asked them if they are interested in hearing what you have to say - official to official
- Become a student of the rules so you can objectively see the game from an informed perspective.
- Continue to gain experience officiating and learn learn learn
- Always try to be supportive or at least constructive in your criticisms
- Invoke the golden rule whenever possible
Happy Holidays!