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			Ten things that happened in my first 21 games reffing rec league (boys 7-8) and (girls 7-8-9 & 11-12).
 1. The ball got wedged between the rim and backboard.
 
 2. I called an obvious violation on a 7-8-9 girl who then stopped and stood in the middle of the backcourt and cried out loud.
 
 3. 3 games have been done with opposing teams wearing identical colored shirts.
 
 4.  A small boy came out of the stands and started shooting at the opposite basket during play.
 
 5. A volunteer mom scorekeeper had the score sheet some what messed up.  Coaches agreed to start 3rd quarter tied. Mom claimed she had dislexia.
 
 6. After a particularly good scoring play a 7-8 boy pulled his religious medal out of his shirt and was fondling it as he was running back on defense.
 
 7. Have had 3 near misses, as dead ball recoveries have been thrown at my face from close range by 7-8 boys.
 
 8. Partner took a hard pass to the groin from close range.  Another " dead ball recovery ".
 
 9. Several kids have run off the floor during play for various reasons:  scared, confused, thirsty, full bladder, to various places, parents, bench, drinking fountain, lavatory.
 
 10. Have had 4 different partners and have learned from each of them.
 
 
 
 
 
			
			
			
			
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