Referee Heaven (Girls basketball clinic)

[Jimgolf]

Last night I ref'ed the March Madness of our Girl's Basketball Clinic as a favor to a friend. 6-, 7-, 8-, and 9-year old girls played their first game with clock, scoreboard and officials, with parents and family cheering them on. Not one argument, not one parent complaining about calls or playing time. The girls all got trophies (basketball bobble-heads) and snacks, the parents and coaches thanked me after the game, and a sea of smiles surrounded everyone.

Every now and then, we get reminded of what we love about basketball.