Holiday Tournaments

[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.

[Rich]

Off to work the last of the five tourney games since Wednesday. I'm looking forward to mixing a cocktail, sitting on a comfy chair, and watching NFL football tomorrow.

[blindzebra]

Had my big one today...evaluations for state tournament assignments on the line...we did very well...having my Mom in the hospital all week, including some time in intensive care, left my mind elsewhere, but somehow my A game was there when I needed it.

Just glad it's over.

Have a game on the 5th, but might have some more holiday games next week before that, still waiting to find out.

[tjones1]

Just got home from my holiday tournament weekend. It was a lot of fun. I had 3 very solid games. It was a lot of fun!! Hope everyone enjoyed their contests!