What do you keep in your bag?

[Rich]

I stopped carrying a bunch of extra crap a few years ago.

I carry a small bag of whistles and a small bag that has rule books and a magnetic court board.

I have a toiletry bag and a towel for those schools in the prehistoric area who can't be bothered to provide one for me.

Typically I carry that and what I wear and that's it.

A watch for the table? Not a chance. May as well carry a possession arrow while I'm at it.

[#olderthanilook]

Originally Posted by Rich

I stopped carrying a bunch of extra crap a few years ago.

I carry a small bag of whistles and a small bag that has rule books and a magnetic court board.

I have a toiletry bag and a towel for those schools in the prehistoric area who can't be bothered to provide one for me.

Typically I carry that and what I wear and that's it.

A watch for the table? Not a chance. May as well carry a possession arrow while I'm at it.

It's hit and miss with showers, much less towels, in the areas I work.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by #olderthanilook

It's hit and miss with showers, much less towels, in the areas I work.

Same here. There are several smaller schools where we don't have a bathroom at all. No sink, toilet, or shower. We have to use a public restroom or a locker room when the kids vacate. Most of the bigger, newer schools have dedicated officials rooms near the court with everything we need.

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Same here. There are several smaller schools where we don't have a bathroom at all. No sink, toilet, or shower. We have to use a public restroom or a locker room when the kids vacate. Most of the bigger, newer schools have dedicated officials rooms near the court with everything we need.

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I wish I had a cool signature

[SD Referee]

Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef

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I wish I had a cool signature

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

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Rich

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I have a toiletry bag and a towel for those schools in the prehistoric area who can't be bothered to provide one for me.
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Never, ever, ever had a HS provide towels to officials. We're happy if we have access to a shower that actually dispenses hot water.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Rich

I stopped carrying a bunch of extra crap a few years ago.

I carry a small bag of whistles and a small bag that has rule books and a magnetic court board.

I have a toiletry bag and a towel for those schools in the prehistoric area who can't be bothered to provide one for me.

Typically I carry that and what I wear and that's it.

A watch for the table? Not a chance. May as well carry a possession arrow while I'm at it.

I'm kind of with Rich. I do put an extra uniform / shoes in a separate bag in the car. That way I don't have to carry it everywhere. I've never needed anything from it, but I have lent it out to partners.

Water? Baby Powder? Watch? No way.

Add ibuprofen, contact saline solution and a small sewing kit to the above list.

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I'm kind of with Rich. I do put an extra uniform / shoes in a separate bag in the car. That way I don't have to carry it everywhere. I've never needed anything from it, but I have lent it out to partners.

Water? Baby Powder? Watch? No way.

Add ibuprofen, contact saline solution and a small sewing kit to the above list.

Water bottle. I've been to places that don't have a concession stand (MS games) and had no water so I threw it in. Baby powder to prevent undercarriage chaffage, and the watch has come in handy when HS kids are doing the table so that they don't need their phone (pet peeve). It all weighs a grand total of maybe 12 ounces, takes up zero room, and has come in handy. To each their own, I suppose.

I like the sewing kit idea. Also like the extra uni in the car, ibuprofen. Thanks for the input, guys.

[frezer11]

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

[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.

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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