Holiday Tournaments

[OHBBREF]

I started last night and they didn't seem to be of joy and good cheer - had to run a grade six coach because he wanted to be an idiot and challenge the loss of coaching box after he got whacked.
When I told him to sit down the third time and he did the up, down, up, down and up thing - I ran him. Then he was so incensed that I would think of running him - did I mention that he was getting trounced

[Rich]

Originally Posted by OHBBREF

I started last night and they didn't seem to be of joy and good cheer - had to run a grade six coach because he wanted to be an idiot and challenge the loss of coaching box after he got whacked.
When I told him to sit down the third time and he did the up, down, up, down and up thing - I ran him. Then he was so incensed that I would think of running him - did I mention that he was getting trounced

Thank goodness my state had the common sense to only allow the box in varsity games.

[Mark Padgett]

Although I'm not working it, I probably will go to watch tonight's game at a tournament here in the Portland area (Hillsboro) in which Kevin Love (generally considered the top prep player in the nation) is playing. Kevin is a 6'10" post with really sweet moves. He plays for Lake Oswego HS and has signed with UCLA. He is the son of former Oregon standout and NBA player Stan Love.

Believe me, the guy has skeeeeels.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Although I'm not working it, I probably will go to watch tonight's game at a tournament here in the Portland area (Hillsboro) in which Kevin Love (generally considered the top prep player in the nation) is playing. Kevin is a 6'10" post with really sweet moves. He plays for Lake Oswego HS and has signed with UCLA. He is the son of former Oregon standout and NBA player Stan Love.

Believe me, the guy has skeeeeels.

I bet this statement would cause some people down at USC and in West Virginia to roll their eyes. Just wanted to point out - Love is not considered the best player by many. OJ Mayo is the name I've heard the most. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/recru...all/top150.htm

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by tomegun

OJ Mayo is the name I've heard the most.

Hold the Mayo. All you need is Love.

[refhoops]

I have 11 in 4 days, including 2 games which will be my first 3-person games. Very excited about finally being assigned 3-person games. Best thing for me is I have great partners who will make me feel very comfortable out on the court. The crazy thing is that for both of these games I will be the R.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Hold the Mayo. All you need is Love.

Now that I'm back from throwing up.

[bigdogrunnin]

Start tomorrow. Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls Christmas Classic. 16 Teams in each division. Currently have 10 games in three days, but will probably get 2-3 more. Love every minute I am on the floor. I hope everyone else enjoys their tournaments as well.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bigdogrunnin

Start tomorrow. Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls Christmas Classic. 16 Teams in each division. Currently have 10 games in three days, but will probably get 2-3 more. Love every minute I am on the floor. I hope everyone else enjoys their tournaments as well.

Somewhere over the last 5-6 years, I stopped enjoying working this quantity of games. The schedule I posted earlier in this thread is about my maximum these days. It's also a reason why I dislike camps, I think.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Somewhere over the last 5-6 years, I stopped enjoying working this quantity of games. The schedule I posted earlier in this thread is about my maximum these days. It's also a reason why I dislike camps, I think.

I hear you. Unfortunately the most important camp in my area (at least if you want to get hired by the local college assigner) is a gamefest. Summer before last I went to this camp on Mon-Wed and a second camp on Thu - Sat. I worked 30+ games that week, 8 on the first day. Somewhere during the second camp I developed a nasty case of tendonitis in my right foot. It still bothers me.

[bigdogrunnin]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Somewhere over the last 5-6 years, I stopped enjoying working this quantity of games. The schedule I posted earlier in this thread is about my maximum these days. It's also a reason why I dislike camps, I think.

A big schedule can wear and tear on you, but I have been off for over a week now, and I am well rested. The games are also spread out across the day, each day. Usually a 2+ hour break in between each game with games starting at 8:00 am. I start early and finish late, but I enjoy the time. I know in a few years I will be cutting back, but for now, while my body can handle it, I run as much as I am capable of running.

As for the pay, it's nice, but I know a lot of other areas get paid better. I mainly do it because I really do love being an official. I am sure that sounds simple and even silly, but when I look at my officiating and when I get asked about my officiating, I always say, "I am getting paid for the TIME I am giving on the court. If getting paid for my time were not an issue (and money itself were not an issue), I would run games for free." I am absolutely sincere.

I went to a college camp this past summer and called 17 games in four days. Ended up breaking a bone in my foot. NOT fun. I had fun, but couldn't run for almost two months after that. Those are the sacrifices some people make to get picked up. We don't have to like it, but we do have to do it.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bigdogrunnin

A big schedule can wear and tear on you, but I have been off for over a week now, and I am well rested. The games are also spread out across the day, each day. Usually a 2+ hour break in between each game with games starting at 8:00 am. I start early and finish late, but I enjoy the time. I know in a few years I will be cutting back, but for now, while my body can handle it, I run as much as I am capable of running.

As for the pay, it's nice, but I know a lot of other areas get paid better. I mainly do it because I really do love being an official. I am sure that sounds simple and even silly, but when I look at my officiating and when I get asked about my officiating, I always say, "I am getting paid for the TIME I am giving on the court. If getting paid for my time were not an issue (and money itself were not an issue), I would run games for free." I am absolutely sincere.

I went to a college camp this past summer and called 17 games in four days. Ended up breaking a bone in my foot. NOT fun. I had fun, but couldn't run for almost two months after that. Those are the sacrifices some people make to get picked up. We don't have to like it, but we do have to do it.

Unless we have no desire to get picked up, of course. It would take a lot for me to work more than 2 in a day anymore.

We set a record tonight, at least for us. 15 fouls in the third quarter and the visiting team was in the double bonus with 3 minutes left in the third quarter. Sometimes there's not much you can do, but....

[Karin]

Having already eaten and drunk far too much(and got sunburnt)My summer holiday will be escorting 12 "baby"refs to a development tournament in Australia,will be there for 10 days.During this time I will be conducting some lectures,evaluating games and generally trying to keep them safe and as professional as 60 teenage referees can be!While there I am sitting in as the rookie ref coach on an ANBL game.Will also be trying to maintain training for NZ pre season action day fitness tests.Know what?I will love every minute of it.

[TimTaylor]

It's been a nice break (7 days), but it's time to get back to work...VG today & tomorrow, then JVB on Saturday......

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Karin

Having already eaten and drunk far too much(and got sunburnt).

The first part applies to a lot of us over the holidays, but rarely the last part. It's just unusual for us to think about shorts, t-shirts and air-conditioning during basketball season.