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I worked my first varsity game last year and I was nervous as I drove to the game. However, once we got into our pregame, things began to settle down for me. When we went out on the floor, the first thing I noticed was the atmosphere was very different from the typical JV game (like having a full crowd, mascots and a band). That was cool. At the appropriate times, we met with the captains, and then the coaches. A student sang the national anthem and as I raised my right hand to my heart, I noticed something terribly wrong...I did NOT have my whistle! I informed my partners and as they introduced the players, I dashed back to the dressing room. I made it back in plenty of time, but I was a bit embarrassed.
Once the game got started, I did notice a lot more intensity (players, coaches and fans). After I made my first call, I settled down and the game went well (a 20 point blowout, with no problems). It was a lot of fun.
My only advice is to remember your whistle when you go out on the floor!
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