Is it time to pack it in

[Mark Padgett]

As someone who had to go through something similar (my brain spur kept interfering with my ability to think), let me chime in.

OK - seriously, here's the criteria I would use, and I would wait until the last moment I could before making a decision.

1) is your physical condition causing you to not be able to give the kids the game they deserve as far as officiating is concerned

2) is there the threat of continuing damage to your body if you continue

3) do you really need the money

4) is there an alternative sport you can officiate that does not require the same type of running

5) is the amount of pain worth whatever you're getting out of officiating

6) do you have a goal of moving up the ladder - because this might prevent you from doing so which would be yet another reason to hang it up

Only you can answer these questions truthfully. Try to be objective if possible and I wish you the best.