Scrapper1 rainmaker wroteJurrassic wroteAnd why isn't that sportswomanship?Let's see, is that supposed to be a joke? My humor-indicator light seems to be burned out... My daughter's middle school sent home a memo for parents letting us know that they are stressing "sportspersonship" in gym class and sports events. No joke.
Jurassic Referee rainmaker wroteLet's see, is that supposed to be a joke? My humor-indicator light seems to be burned out...No, I am quite serious. I am mad as hell about sexism and I'm not going to take it anymore.
BillyMac I agree with Mick. It seems contrary to wish both teams "Good Luck", so I always say "Have Fun".
Adam BillyMac wroteI agree with Mick. It seems contrary to wish both teams "Good Luck", so I always say "Have Fun". No more contrary than the coaches wishing each other good luck. 😉
IREFU2 Chess Ref wroteAny suggestions on what to say to coaches when I introduce myself to them ? Here is my routine when I show up. The sub varsity refs are responsible for getting the coaching box taped out and also the "x" for subs marked out. So I do that. Now I introduce my self to the coaches. I have been giving them a little spiel about only head coaches can stand and do they have any questions concerning the rules. Is that enough or what ? No one has has really ever covered this with me beyond introduce yourself to the coaches , I also work in an area with like 120 high school so I see most of these coaches once maybe twice a year. I guess I am looking for a preset routine for this ..... Good Evening Coach, I am Mr. Wilson and My Partner is Mr. Doe. Are you going to use your box? Are all of your players properly equiped? Let us know on the time outs if you want a full or 30. Any questions? Good luck!
Raymond Are all of your players properly equiped? I never ask the "properly equipped" question. I will, however, inform the coaches of any equipment infraction I had to address in warm-ups.
bob jenkins BadNewsRef wroteI never ask the "properly equipped" question. It's required in some areas.
bob jenkins Mountaineer wroteActually it's a FED requirement. Yes, and some areas use FED (and some areas don't).
HandCheck7 I usually tell coaches, "Both coaches know where the box is, if you want to be noticed out of it, you know the consequences."
mick HandCheck7 wroteI usually tell coaches, "Both coaches know where the box is, if you want to be noticed out of it, you know the consequences." I don't discuss the box until I see a little roamin'. Then while jogging by, I'll ask if they are "okay where the box is tonight".