Go Dressed???

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by Hotlink501

I agree with redhouse and overandback, how is it unprofessional to go to the game already dressed.

The bottom line this is all based on opinion. If you work here this might get you kicked out of conferences if you do this at the varsity level. It is just like opinions on facial hair or other issues with appearance. If my regular job requires certain attire on the job, I adhere to the dress code. This is the same thing. Officiating just like any other job has "little things" that can help or hurt success. If you feel that this is not a big deal that is your choice. But understand there are people around that more than likely do not share your point of view.

Originally posted by Hotlink501
I work mainly 3, 4, & 5A games on varsity level and go to the games already dressed, and I dont consider myself unprofessional at all. I dont have to drive more than 1 hour any way, and I will take me a good shower when I get home in a shower that I know is clean and does not contain any fungus (ie. athletes foot), and throw my uniform in the dirty clothes hamper to be washed or put them in the wash if they are "soiled", or wet.

This is more about the culture you officiate in. I consider it unprofessional and so do the people I work for. In the notes assignors send with contracts that state the expectations of the official and this is a commonly listed item as well as when we are expected to show up to the game.

Just a side note. The ground right now is covered with snow and it is raining. I cannot imagine going to a game today while trying to dodge snow and slush. Then sit in a car for an hour in that uniform. Then get out of my car again and hope I do not get things all over my uniform dodging the snow that was not shuffled out of the parking lot. Then go into the game with a clean uniform and clean shoes. Maybe that works in Southern California where it never rains (which is not true, ask the NFL). But in the Midwest that weather is so volatile and you might have to walk through a foot of snow realistically, I would not want to have snow and moisture all over my uniform and leave everyone with a horrible impression of how clean I keep my uniform.

Peace