Let's go already

BillyMac

Nevadaref wrote
After the game you should be getting to a predesignated, safe and isolated location.

Unless, of course, you happen to officiate in Massachusetts. Then you get to watch coaches and players, who really don't want to shake hands after the game, shake hands after the game, with your technical foul pistol missing bullets.

zm1283

I've had partners who will go shake hands with the coaches after the game. Meanwhile, I'm standing at the door wanting to rink their necks.

Don't ever chase the ball anywhere. It will get back to its rightful owner.

SAK

I have had partners get in the hand shake line. What about that!

Nevadaref

SAK wrote
I have had partners get in the hand shake line. What about that!

How nice. 🙂

Did these partners also go up into the stands and thank all of the parents for their helpful comments? 😀

Adam

Let the ball bounce, roll, or sit. There is nothing to be gained by getting it; no one will remember you did it anyway.

Adam

Nevadaref wrote
How nice. 🙂

Did these partners also go up into the stands and thank all of the parents for their helpful comments? 😃

Maybe they could bring cookies to their next game.

GoodwillRef

SAK wrote
I have had partners get in the hand shake line. What about that!

LeBron James doesn't shake hands after the game...why would we? 🙂

Brad

Padgett nailed it as usual. When the game is over you get out of there unless there is a dispute over the last-second shot or anything else that you have to address. As long as the score and book is right, head to the locker room. Someone will find the ball, I assure you. Sticking around is only opening yourself up to trouble.

just another ref

Brad wrote
Padgett nailed it as usual.

This sentence is really food for thought.

Adam

just another ref wrote
This sentence is really food for thought.

I'm thinking Brad must be in a particularly good mood today.

DonInKansas

Either that or Padgett gave Brad his med hookup.😃

Adam

DonInKansas wrote
Either that or Padgett gave Brad his med hookup.😃

Which would explain the good mood.