Why do you officiate?

[jkjenning]

I love basketball - thanks to all the years of ball my children provided!
It keeps me physically active.
It keeps me mentally active.
I get to go to work with my sons!
I love basketball - it changes slowly, giving an official the chance to study and eventually excel without feeling that the excellence is a "moving target".
Variety - lots of schools to work at, lots of officials to work with.
Meeting other officials - the finest of folks!
Teamwork on the court, 2 or 3-man.
Personal growth - dealing with stressful situations and learning how to not aggravate the situation but to soothe it.
Administering a basketball game - just a wonderful opportunity to fascilitate a fair contest.
I love basketball - nothing better in the playoffs than seeing three good teams take the court!