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Originally Posted by mbcrowder
I would say that in my experience the reason for little or no pregame for games at that level is that they start early and it's a little more normal for umpires to be arriving directly from their day-job. At Varsity there tends to be a later start thus enough time for a normal pregame. At least around here.
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I totally agree. I will admit that I am lucky and work with the same people often.. I am able to know which ones will be on time and the ones I have to worry about. I have several veteran officials I know will show up 15 mimnutes before game and be prepared. I teach so I totally understand the time crunch. We are able to email and text alot of our partners and I do stress a post game. That way if we call again we at least went over any pickles or problems from the season or game with each other. I also enjoy the male conversation as I am also the only male in my home. I do have a male dog but he squats when he pees too.