[PAT THE REF]

Hey everyone, - Sorry about the long post… I do need advice.

I first want to apologize for my post about two weeks ago. I made fun of an official who I deemed Mr. Pea. I was a little hard on him – but I felt he needed some coaching. However I need some advice for a senior varsity IABBO official – any help would be greatly appreciated – Thanks in advance – Pat

Today I refereed 2 CYO games in NJ. I had a great time working w/ an official (IABBO & NJ H/s Cert), who was more than grateful...

Second game, I refereed with another IABBO official - it wasn't a pleasant site.

About four months ago I became a cadet for a local NJ association. (An off-shoot from IABBO) Most of the time when I get onto a court I am treated as an official by my partner – but lately I have been working with some officials that once they see I am not wearing the IABBO patch, they treat me like dirt.

Case in point – Today’s second game, about two minutes into it. I am the lead working strong sided under the basket. My partner is table side (ball side), is watching this 5’11” girl steal the ball away and fast break down the court. So – I run down to get into my new position and my partner is walking down, he missed the out-of-bounds on the baseline call. No worry – play on.

So about four plays later, A1 is driving to the paint, (outside of the three point arc), and B2 takes both her hands and pushes A1… I look at my partner who is table side, I am at the low post (L), watching the play. No whistle from him – so I tweet it… At the next dead ball he comes over and says, “Don’t you EVER WHISTLE IN MY AREA!!!! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?”… With this I just administered the ball and let’s play on.

The rest of the game continued like that. With calls missed because I never blew them – (in my partners/mine Gray Area)… Coaches complained, a girl got smacked in the eye, and no calls from my partner – partner yelling at the timer because he let 2 seconds run off in the first quarter. During half time he says – why don’t you join IABBO? Don’t even get me started on your association… Why don’t you run? You need to get into position...etc…

To make a long story short (I know – too late) here are my questions:
1) Is IABBO an association that interprets the rules differently?
2) Are they any major mechanic differences? (I.e. walking to your spot? Turning your back to leave your partner hanging to watch the whole court while you talk to a parent? Not chopping the clock? Not signaling Foul or Violation?)
3) Should I consider joining IABBO and restarting? (Basically – What can IABBO do for me?)
4) Am I doing the rite thing?
5) Should I call out of my area if my partner doesn’t call it? What if it causes injury?
6) Can my partner change my call?
7) Any hints, tips, or suggestions?

Thank You Again,

PAT