Lighten up...we're on the same team
Whoa...There are a lot of us that compete in competitive sports. As a player, I have a better appreciation of what it takes to do his job. I can and do get infuraited by guys who just go through the motions, because it is an adult league/rec league or not up to his standards. I am paying his fee and expect a lot more than my teammates that may not know any better. BUT, I never take action on the field, court or ice. I don't tell my teammates that he blew a rule or a coverage, so that they can tear into him. self control is the name of the game. Secondly, you have mentioned that it is a small community of officials up there, keep that in mind. You may not want to work with him in the future, but he certainly will remember you and it will get around. We are bound by an unwritten code of ethics. Whether I am playing in a contest or watching in the stands, I scrutinize the officiating. But I do not contribute to the abuse we hate so much.
You may be correct about a call, ruling or mechanics, but you hate being shown up on the field, right? Buy him a beer (they do have an abundance of that up there) and shoot the sh*t. The topic will come up and you'll be better served on teh field as a player and umpire.
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Fri Jul 09, 2004, 01:28pm
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