[mrmotivation]

Before I make this post, I want to let you know that I am not complaining, whining, or crying here. I am just making a single observation about the politics within the most of the state organizations.

I have been officiating basketball for 12 years now and the last 3 I have done a fair amount of Varsity games (10-15 per year). I am not sure if I submitted last year to be available for district, regional, or state games, but I did this year and I haven't checked my mailbox yet to see if I got a game. Honestly, I could care either way.

My partner who I was officiating with tonight comes in and said "Did you get a tournament assignment?" I told him that I am not sure because I hadn't checked my mail in a couple days. He then proceeds to tell me that he got one and he couldn't believe it.

Nothing against this guy because he is an honestly nice guy who is very hard working. I would work with him any game of the season. This is nothing to do with him, but rather the topic.

How many Varsity games has he done in his career? 1

How many Varsity games has he done in this year? 1

How do I know? Because he and I were put together to take a game last minute and he tried everything possible to get out of the game from the assignor, but the assignor just wanted him to help him out and also get the experience to see if he even liked Varsity. His calls were good throughout the night, but his mechanics were poor from the start but greatly improved throughout the night and he looked great by the end of the night (just after getting used to it).

I guess I am just surprised that the state would give someone a district or regional game based on only one recommendation and someone who has only done one Varsity game.


It's just an observation, nothing more.