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Originally Posted by eyezen
I'm talking about girls basketball.
For those that have, when in your progression is it time to try to get out of it?
Firstly, I don't want to come off big timing nor downgrading the girls game, but frankly it is what it is.
Secondly I know this is a question without a definite answer but any experiences that can be shared is welcome.
This is my fourth year overall, and my first with games above HS. I'm nervous about my next upcoming game on this Sat, not because it's a college game, but because by the quirk of the schedule I've had only 1 boys game (of 7) in the last two weeks including tomorrow night, and am afraid of how I can "rachet up" my game come Sat. I've worked really hard at keeping a patient whistle the last couple of weeks during these girls games but I'm not always consistent with what my partners are expecting which makes for some difficult situations.
My main assignor has already hinted at moving me up to varsity boys only next year, so I'm pretty good there, but for those outstate schools that I use to fill my schedule with, do I just say no thanks?
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First time poster, long time lurker.
I enjoy Girls HS and AAU BBall. Would rather ref them than boys. No testosterone, purer play (not necessarily better), and most of all, many times they exceed my expectations of what women can do on the court - a chance to impressed more often (intangible benefit of being on the same court). They are more polite, and when they disagree, they are smarter about how to vocalize it - even funnier.
My point is that if you strictly want to ref the best "athletes", then go for boys. But don't downgrade the women's game - Pat Summitt would be unhappy!
Remember the chick who played for the USA olympic softball team - the pitcher who strikes out major league hitters? 'nuff said. Would rather watch her any day than some .215 major leaguer. Same holds true for me with women's BBall.