One-man officiating

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by actuary77
I am already thinking of a game plan on how I will approach the games this coming week (we play on Tuesdays). I will definitely start issuing Ts and ejecting players if necessary. If they want fouls called tight, I will do that. I will again STRESS that I will not call something that I don't see.

What do you guys think? Is this worth it? Am I really gaining useful experience by volunteering my time in this league? Or is this "one-man crew" experience bad for a beginning official?

I think you made a commitment, and you need to follow through. But I would suggest that you talk to someone in your local association, and see if you can find a "mentor" who will either work with you or at least watch from the stands and make suggestions. I think it was a little short-sighted of your assignor to put a newbie out there alone. But now that you're there, you could learn a lot and do some great improving in a short amount of time -- if there's someone there to give you a boost up. Does that mean I think you're no good? No way. You could be the best newbie in the country, and you'd still need all the help you could get.