What do you keep in your bag?

[SWOhioOfficial]

3 Different Shirts (Stripes, Panels, and OHSAA Monogramed)
2 Pair of Pants
All my Compression Gear
Bag of Whistles and Lanyards
Toiletry Bag
Towel
Shoes (Nike Air Max 14)
Bag of Life Saver Mints
Rule and Case Book

[#olderthanilook]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I never go anywhere without my spare possession arrow….

There's a dirty joke in there somewhere.....I'll leave that to Padgett.

[AABATTEE]

Originally Posted by deecee

A pacifier and swaddle blanket for coaches and players.

LOL definitely

[Kansas Ref]

Originally Posted by deecee

A pacifier and swaddle blanket for coaches and players.

*ohhh lol !

[JRutledge]

I keep two of everything uniform wise at least except for shoes or a jacket and towel. I keep extra shoes in the car.

Then I carry stuff to use after I take a shower, everything from lotion to deodorant just in case I have to go somewhere after a game.

Peace

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

I usually have a body in my bag. Oh I am sorry I thought we were talking about my family business. My apologies.

MTD, Sr.

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I usually have a body in my bag. Oh I am sorry I thought we were talking about my family business. My apologies.

MTD, Sr.

MTD, the other thread is the one about "whacking a coach" . . .

[frezer11]

Gum!!! Anyone else chew gum while they officiate? I can't not do it now!

[SD Referee]

Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef

what he said


I wish I had a cool signature

Same situation for me. Not too many luxuries where we work.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

When I was still officiating college basketball, a typical Saturday with a college game in the afternoon and a high school game in the evening I did not use a hanging bag but I carried two bags (one college and one high school) and each bag contained the following:

1) Warm up jacket.

2) Two shirts.

3) Two pairs of pants.

4) Two Ultimate Belts.

5) Two pair of shoes; yes, I owned four pair of officiating shoes that I rotated through the season (they were high tops).

6) Two pair of black socks and two pair of white socks.

7) Two pair of tie-up ankle wraps.

8) Two sets of officiating underwear; each set consisting of: i) one pair of white jockey shorts; ii) one white v-neck under shirt; and ii) one pair of black compression shorts.

9) One large towel for sweaty face at half time.

10) Two bath towels, one wash cloth, and one old worn out bath towel to stand on after a shower.

11) One pair of shower shoes.

12) One dop kit containing: soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, tooth brush, tooth paste, mouthwash, razor, shaving cream, and hair brush (yes, I did have hair at one time).

13) One bottle for drinking water.

14) One bottle of prescription grade Motrin and one bottle of over-the-counter Motrin.

15) At least six each of Mini-Fox 40s and regular Fox 40s; and at least a half a dozen each of both Smitty lanyards and regular lanyards.

16) At least two pairs of extra shoe laces.

17) At least two wet bags.

18) One bottle of shoe polish and one can of lanolin shoe spray shine.

I also had one briefcase that I would use for both high school and college games which contained all NFHS, NCAA Men's and Women's, FIBA, and NBA rules books, casebooks, illustrated rules books, mechanics manuals, Referee Magazine, and any other related materials with regard to the latest interpretations.

And yes the bag was big enough to hold a body if I need to dispose of a coach that I had whacked, .


Today:

Items (1, 2, and 3) go into a hanging bag. Items (4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) are reduced by 50%. Items (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17) are still in the bag. No need for Item (18); I just make sure the shoes are well shined. I still take the briefcase. And I never forget to pack my unloader brace for my right knee; in fact, that is the first thing that goes into my bag when I start to pack for a game.

And most importantly: Except for JrHS doubleheaders, I rarely officiate two games in one day.

MTD, Sr.

[BillyMac]

I keep an extra set of black suspenders in my bag. Better to be safe than sorry.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I keep an extra set of black suspenders in my bag. Better to be safe than sorry.

Billy:

I thought you kept an extra belt in your bag.

MTD, Sr.

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I keep an extra set of black suspenders in my bag. Better to be safe than sorry.

Is this supposed to be blue font?


I wish I had a cool signature

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

When I was still officiating college basketball, a typical Saturday with a college game in the afternoon and a high school game in the evening I did not use a hanging bag but I carried two bags (one college and one high school) and each bag contained the following:

1) Warm up jacket.

2) Two shirts.

3) Two pairs of pants.

4) Two Ultimate Belts.

5) Two pair of shoes; yes, I owned four pair of officiating shoes that I rotated through the season (they were high tops).

6) Two pair of black socks and two pair of white socks.

7) Two pair of tie-up ankle wraps.

8) Two sets of officiating underwear; each set consisting of: i) one pair of white jockey shorts; ii) one white v-neck under shirt; and ii) one pair of black compression shorts.

9) One large towel for sweaty face at half time.

10) Two bath towels, one wash cloth, and one old worn out bath towel to stand on after a shower.

11) One pair of shower shoes.

12) One dop kit containing: soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, tooth brush, tooth paste, mouthwash, razor, shaving cream, and hair brush (yes, I did have hair at one time).

13) One bottle for drinking water.

14) One bottle of prescription grade Motrin and one bottle of over-the-counter Motrin.

15) At least six each of Mini-Fox 40s and regular Fox 40s; and at least a half a dozen each of both Smitty lanyards and regular lanyards.

16) At least two pairs of extra shoe laces.

17) At least two wet bags.

18) One bottle of shoe polish and one can of lanolin shoe spray shine.

I also had one briefcase that I would use for both high school and college games which contained all NFHS, NCAA Men's and Women's, FIBA, and NBA rules books, casebooks, illustrated rules books, mechanics manuals, Referee Magazine, and any other related materials with regard to the latest interpretations.

And yes the bag was big enough to hold a body if I need to dispose of a coach that I had whacked, .


Today:

Items (1, 2, and 3) go into a hanging bag. Items (4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) are reduced by 50%. Items (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17) are still in the bag. No need for Item (18); I just make sure the shoes are well shined. I still take the briefcase. And I never forget to pack my unloader brace for my right knee; in fact, that is the first thing that goes into my bag when I start to pack for a game.

And most importantly: Except for JrHS doubleheaders, I rarely officiate two games in one day.

MTD, Sr.

No toilet paper? That's risky😃

[RedAndWhiteRef]

Extra shirt

Shoes/shoe polish

Gum

Maybe a small snack or two, bag of peanuts or pack of crackers (especially if I have a DH)

Extra whistle (which usually goes onto the court with me for AP purposes)

Deodorant