Level of supervision and potential risks

[Scrapper1]

Wow, you guys were a little edgy last night.

Ms. No-name, first of all, you received a rather unhelpful reception because this is a forum for referees. We generally talk about rules and situations within games that happen to us. We don't usually spend a lot of time thinking about the questions that you asked.

Second, you questions are a little vague. I'm guessing that you're asking about the risks to your child in playing organized basketball. The risks are similar to any organized athletic activity. There's the chance for twisted ankles and knees, I've seen a chipped tooth, cuts and bumps and bruises. Sometimes, very rarely, these injuries can be severe.

The level of supervision varies widely, depending on the organization that sponsors the games. Sometimes only one adult is available to supervise at games and practices. In a high school setting, there are usually at least two coaches supervising.

[Dan_ref]

Yeah, without apologizing for what others wrote or did not write I'll agree the question is too vague.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Wow, you guys were a little edgy last night.

Perhaps that's because she came to a forum for referees with questions that were vague and a username almost as stupid as Scrapper1. WOOF!!

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Just curious - do you live on a ranch with a Horse With No Name? If so, how do you call him to come to you?

That's funny right there!

[ChrisSportsFan]

I know a guy who named his dog Thit. His dog runs off quite a bit and it's pretty funny walking his neighborhood hollering for "Thit".

[Adam]

When my aunt got divorced about 10 years ago, she moved back in with my grandmother. She brought her dog with her, "Puss Puss." Grandma refused to stand on the porch yelling, "Puss Puss!" Therefore, the dog's name was suddenly changed to "Chester."

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

When my aunt got divorced about 10 years ago, she moved back in with my grandmother. She brought her dog with her, "Puss Puss." Grandma refused to stand on the porch yelling, "Puss Puss!" Therefore, the dog's name was suddenly changed to "Chester."

Did she also bring her two cats, "Rover Rover" and "Fido Fido"?

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Perhaps that's because she came to a forum for referees with questions that were vague and a username almost as stupid as Scrapper1. WOOF!!

C'mon, be nice.

Her UID is not nearly as stupid as Scrapper1.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Her UID is not nearly as stupid as Scrapper1.

First time I read this, I couldn't figure out why we were discussing my IUD.

Think Ms. No-name ever came back?

[mbyron]

I was hoping that my post did the trick.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

First time I read this, I couldn't figure out why we were discussing my IUD.

You use an IUD?

Boy - that explains a lot.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

You use an IUD?

Boy - that explains a lot.

I wonder if Smitty makes a lanyard for that?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I wonder if Smitty makes a lanyard for that?

If they do, they'd better make it out some material that doesn't corrode. Or rust. Kevlar might do it. Might.....

[Woman-no-name]

:| i asked question about basketball not about your dogs...cats...etc..

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Wow, you guys were a little edgy last night.

Ms. No-name, first of all, you received a rather unhelpful reception because this is a forum for referees. We generally talk about rules and situations within games that happen to us. We don't usually spend a lot of time thinking about the questions that you asked.

Second, you questions are a little vague. I'm guessing that you're asking about the risks to your child in playing organized basketball. The risks are similar to any organized athletic activity. There's the chance for twisted ankles and knees, I've seen a chipped tooth, cuts and bumps and bruises. Sometimes, very rarely, these injuries can be severe.

The level of supervision varies widely, depending on the organization that sponsors the games. Sometimes only one adult is available to supervise at games and practices. In a high school setting, there are usually at least two coaches supervising.

Thanks Scrapper1, im not asking about my child playing basketball coz i have no children i asked this question coz i need this for school..

[blindzebra1]

WELL SAID SCRAPPER1,WELL SAID.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Woman-no-name

:| i asked question about basketball not about your dogs...cats...etc..



Thanks Scrapper1, im not asking about my child playing basketball coz i have no children i asked this question coz i need this for school..

True, and we'd be glad to answer your questions from our officiating perspective, but as we pointed out several times, we weren't sure what you were asking. Go back to the first three or four responses, see what we said, and then come back and ask your question again. YOu'll get helpful responses if you ask your question in a way we can answer.