[mick]

Originally posted by JWalker
Its a middle school boys game, and a coach keeps yelling at me about my calls. They are good, fair calls, in my judgement. And to top it off, this coach is ALSO an official. Well, I offered him my whistle, but he wouldnt take it. If he WERE willing to take it, should I give it to him? They play by high school rules, but it is a VERY 'intramural' atmosphere. So, would I be VERY wrong in giving someone my whistle in this type of atmosphere? Working rec games with kids, I was in the same situation with a coach who was waiting for his team to play (3rd grade boys, mind you). He was real nice though, and apologized as I jokingly offered my whistle to him. I understand, that this would be totally inappropriate in an official league. So, what do you think?

JWalker,
Stay as professional as you can at all times.
If you offer your whistle again, be ready for any consequence.
Let "them" be the fool.
How would it look to you if you saw a veteran official do the same in an important game? Childish? Playful?
Do this thing Right!
mick