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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
Agree 114%.
Our association has a Code of Conduct that very explicitly states that officials should never engage in these wise-azz exchanges with anyone, no matter the level being played or the circumstances involved. It's quite simply a matter of professionalism. We expect a helluva lot more from our officials than we do from the coaches, players and fans.
If you have a problem with someone, deal with it calmly and professionally.
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While helping at a camp recently, I observed a fellow evaluator pull a stunt that some have suggested they might do but one that I never thought I'd see.
There was a fan/dad giving the refs a hard time. This observer challenged him to come down and ref the game. The fan, surprisingly, took the challenge. The observer then shadowed the fan while the fan tried to ref and more or less mocked him rather than instructing or critiquing like the "real" refs.
To say the least, it was highly unprofessional on many levels.