Ever do a game that is no fun?

[blindzebra]

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

So now the game rate is $x plus a bottle of water?

You're not doing them a favor by working a game, you're getting paid for it. Buy your own water, or drink from a fountain. If on the other hand, you're volunteering, than please accept my apology.

BTW, I serve as game management for a CYO program in NY, and I always provide bottled water for the officials because I want to provide a friendly atmosphere for the officials, and as you point out, it's a small enough thing to do. I want the officials to look forward to working at our school and not look at it as a chore. It's to atone for some of the nutty parents and coaches we've had in the past.

But you can't imagine how many visiting coaches use the same line, "Trying to buy the refs?", when they notice this. Is the dollar you save worth this?

In AZ the home team is required to supply a private, locked dressing room, towels, shower and drinks at the high school level...REQUIRED.

Seems to me the fact that you do it as game management should tell you all you need to know...that is unless, you are attempting to bribe the officials that work for you.