How to talk to Officials

[tharbert]

Communicate with the referees very sparingly. The rules are not open to debate and we don't have time for anything but a quick discussion once or twice during a game. Anything more than that and we really should get both coaches together to avoid favoritism. If you wish to tell the referees how you feel about a call, it's better to keep that to yourself. If you need clarification, please ask per Dan-ref's rules of etiquette.

And please don't ask us to "call it the same both ways." Most of the time, those guys are out there bustin' butt. The last thing they want to hear is that you think they're cheating.

If you are fortunate to have three man crews, you may have a little more access to a referee. Again, use it sparingly for best effect.