Captain's meeting

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

There is one captain/spokesperson. Rule 3-1. I circle that player's number in the book in case I need it after the tip.

Before the tip, you are supposed to notify each captain you are about to toss the ball. It's still in the Officials Manual. I've always done it as a way to acknowledge the captains, but I'm not sure how many people do. My regualr partner doesn't.

Just curious, how do you notify each captain before you jump the ball?

I agree with marking the captains in the book, I do this too.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Old School

Just curious, how do you notify each captain before you jump the ball?

I agree with marking the captains in the book, I do this too.

I point to the captains one at a time and say, "Ready?"

They each say "yes."

Then I step in to the circle.

[SeanFitzRef]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

I point to the captains one at a time and say, "Ready?"

They each say "yes."

Then I step in to the circle.

This works, but I've had more than a few games where the 'captains' weren't starters.

[Rich]

I've always been a fan of the quick captains meeting. When I started officiating HS games 20 years ago, I'd see referees talk about keeping hands off, playing good defense, describing the court, giving a good, long dissertation. So, I tried to copy that.

Over the years, it's gotten shorter and shorter.

The main purpose, for me, of the captain's meeting is to greet the players and show them the officials are human beings. I introduce myself by first name, get their names, and use their first names in a reply.

I don't discuss the court (who cares if I say "blue line all the way around" - does that really make the game better?), tucked shirts, fouls, etc.

We gather the captains at 12:00 and the R's at the table before the clock strikes 10:00.

[budjones05]

Originally Posted by MadCityRef

Coaches verify their players are legally equipped; players can't.

Be good, get to your teammates before I do, have fun.

Never understood "speaking captains." If a kid has a question or polite complaint, I'll listen.

I remember this. It was my first game ever and this kid came up to me and asked me if they can go to the bath room. The whole team laugh. The coach (which happens to be my high school coach) said thatshe made her do that. Not that funny, but hey i got a kick out of it

[Jway44]

I had a Varsity boys game a couple of years ago where all that the crew chief said to the captains was: "Guys, if we blow the whistle, It is your fault. Now lets have fun."