What Should You Do About Bad Officiating

[Texas Aggie]

You're going to have to give examples here of this so-called "bad" officiating. The only examples I see are the guy being late and a delay of game call (that while I need more information to make a determination, doesn't sound like it was horribly wrong). As far as the guy being late, are you SURE it wasn't someone who was called at the last minute? Was this an early game where the assignor may have told the league that he couldn't guarantee someone would be there on time due to travel and/or work schedules? I'm not saying its a good practice to be late, but unless you know all the facts, you need to reserve judgment.

When we hear things like officials not "enforce(ing) the written rules of the game," what we are really hearing is "I wanted them to call more fouls/violations on the other team and fewer on my team." Again, without examples, its hard to take this rant seriously.

So, you want to know what you can do to correct it? Easy: grab a whistle and striped shirt and show everyone how things should be done.

[Man In Blue]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

You're going to have to give examples here of this so-called "bad" officiating. The only examples I see are the guy being late and a delay of game call (that while I need more information to make a determination, doesn't sound like it was horribly wrong). As far as the guy being late, are you SURE it wasn't someone who was called at the last minute? Was this an early game where the assignor may have told the league that he couldn't guarantee someone would be there on time due to travel and/or work schedules? I'm not saying its a good practice to be late, but unless you know all the facts, you need to reserve judgment

When we hear things like officials not "enforce(ing) the written rules of the game," what we are really hearing is "I wanted them to call more fouls/violations on the other team and fewer on my team." Again, without examples, its hard to take this rant seriously.

So, you want to know what you can do to correct it? Easy: grab a whistle and striped shirt and show everyone how things should be done.

When I first started I worked every game I could get. Many were "over my head". That's how you learn. The younger the players the more likely the officials are less experenced. Just like the players- the officials are learning.

Now there is no way I will put up with the abuse of AAU. I've paid my dues and maid my mistakes and learned from them.

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by Man In Blue

I've paid my dues and maid my mistakes.

You get maid service with your association dues? That's awesome!

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

You get maid service with your association dues? That's awesome!

Man In Blue, meet Mr. Annoying Pain-In-The-Azz Grammar Guy.

Mr. Annoying Pain-In-The-Azz Grammar Guy, meet Man In Blue.

(I've always admired Ms. Manners.)

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

You get maid service with your association dues? That's awesome!

Got it wrong, Chuck. He makes no reference to a third party being the maid.

[Jimgolf]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

The only examples I see are the guy being late and a delay of game call (that while I need more information to make a determination, doesn't sound like it was horribly wrong).

I think the point there was the irony of an official who was a half hour late calling a delay of game T.

[REFVA]

Has anyone heard or seen smurf since his post?

[SamIAm]

Just when you thought Gargamel was useless.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by REFVA

Has anyone heard or seen smurf since his post?

Just pm the guy and tell him to come back and gain knowledge.