Hold The Ball

[Dribble]

Sorry, I didn't realize it was the certified ref that was the parent that got tossed. In my association, this individual would get reprimanded for abusing a colleague, and if it continued (as it has in this situation), then he would probably be thrown out. I can't believe the lack of professionalism in this individual!

[Texas Aggie]

As an attorney, if a coach falsely alleged I (or one of my clients) swore at a player, he'd get a demand letter for a retraction that would be copied to his (assuming school based) principal, superintendent, and school board president. I doubt I'd initiate a suit over that, but I'd sure as hell make his life miserable for a while.

[REFVA]

Since he was a certified ref, He should know the Referees code of ethics, which he clearly violated.

If your assignors knows of this to be a recurring offense he should be suspended from the association.

I bet assignor is probably concerned of warm bodies when needed..

[Junker]

It sounds to me like the league wasn't that concerned and the letter was just a formality. I'd ignore it. If sportsmanship continues to be that bad, start thowing people out. If the league doesn't back you, go work for someone who will.

[rainmaker]

To prevent or reduce the initial scrambling after the whistle, you run in as you whistle the foul, and then watch the players before you signal the foul, just as you would for a held ball, or pre-game for your partner to rush in. 7th grade girls can easily get so focused on the matter at hand that they don't hear the whistle. Then what you say to them as they continue to scramble is "Okay, the whistle blew, break it up." This isn't aimed at one girl, so you can be loud without being accused of yelling at a certain player. You do it in a bored tone of voice with the implication that there's no fault or problem here, just a lack of attention to the original whistle.

But the real problem came before the game began -- 7th grade girls, rec league! This is a guarantee of problems and the best motivation to get moved up. I still find that they can get under my skin sometimes. Grrrr....

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by REFVA

Since he was a certified ref, He should know the Referees code of ethics, which he clearly violated.

If your assignors knows of this to be a recurring offense he should be suspended from the association.

I bet assignor is probably concerned of warm bodies when needed..

In our association, I would file a grievance against this individual.

tjchamp, it just really strikes me as strange that you're more concerned with the actual play than what to do about having your name slandered.

[BloggingRefGuy]

I think you handled this all right.

My minor quibble was that, in the original situation, rather than "hold the ball," I tend to shout "Easy! Easy!" or "Stop at the whistle!" I think both more accurately portray what you meant than "hold the ball." She was holding the ball, right?

I would be certain to get my name cleared...wouldn't let someone lying about my conduct slide. And I mean that, dammit.