Keeping new officials?

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This is my 3rd year and Iam now getting J.V. Varsity games. I had offers my second year but turned all of them down. I did not think I was ready for that level.

I took every advantage I could to work with a experienced official during my first 2 yrs. I Kept my ears open and mouth shut. Some of the guys were a-holes and other treated me like family.

This past saturday I was scheduled to work a Frosh/Soph game. I like to get to the games about 45minutes before tip off. My partner walked into the locker room, never introduced himself to me. His first words out of his mouth were. " I only do Varsity and State tournaments games I dont do Frosh/Soph. My wife scheduled this game while I was at work. So let's get things straight right now, this is your game and dont expect any help from me. I want to get this game over and get out of here" I said " no problem sir", picked up my bag and left the gym. He worked the game alone. Their alot of things a official has to put up with from the fans and the coaches. One thing i will not put up with is a rookie or seasoned official who thinks they are better than the game itself.