Feb 2-3 weekend games

JugglingReferee

I officiated in a boys tournament this past weekend. Ages were only up to 13.

A few notable things to mention:

Technical #1
- 13 year-olds, two coaches (HC + 1 AC). HC sits in the typical spot nearest the table crew, AC at the end of the bench.
- AC has a few words here and there, progressively getting more "involved". Beginning of Q2, I decide to talk to the HC about the AC. HC agrees with me and motions to the AC (didn't see what the motion was, but he did something).
- Half-way through Q2, I'm L table-side, and the AC (his team on defense) goes off about a travel. I waited to see if A1 is going to shoot. Nope... so I ring the AC up. My P ended up tossing the AC after the AC wouldn't shut up.
- AC didn't want to go, it seemed like. Turns out he was just getting his outdoor shoes. Site convenor walked over and gave the AC an escort.
Technical #2
- Beginning of a game with 8-year olds, one team has 3 coaches: HC + 2 ACs. HC is near scorers' table, AC1 half-way down the bench, AC2 at the end of the bench.
- These kids are 7 and 8 and travel every other play. The accepted situation is that little travels are not called - the ones where the dribbler's foot slides 6 inches as he picks up his dribble. The 3+ steps for layups are called.
- Not 60 seconds into the game, and these 3 coaches all yell out travel when the other team travels. Um, ok, I think. I've seen this all too often, so I talk to the HC within the next 30 seconds, thinking I will nip it in the bud.
- Another 60 seconds later AC1 stands up, starts walking towards the HC, making the travelling signal. 😀 Whack.
Padgett Comment
- Sometimes I think people expect me to say something. I am always smiling because I'm a rather happy person. At the beginning at the aforementioned game with the 2 ACs, I am at my Referee position prior to the jump and some fans start talking to me. It's the usual polite conversation, "How many games did you do this tournament." These 2 last games, with the 7 and 8 year olds are played on a smaller gym at a local school for the blind and dead-blind. My response to the crowd was "Nine, but these last 2 are fun because this is my alma mater." Nobody laughed. I don't think they got it.

fullor30

JugglingReferee wrote
I officiated in a boys tournament this past weekend. Ages were only up to 13.

A few notable things to mention:

Technical #1

13 year-olds, two coaches (HC + 1 AC). HC sits in the typical spot nearest the table crew, AC at the end of the bench.

AC has a few words here and there, progressively getting more "involved". Beginning of Q2, I decide to talk to the HC about the AC. HC agrees with me and motions to the AC (didn't see what the motion was, but he did something).

Half-way through Q2, I'm L table-side, and the AC (his team on defense) goes off about a travel. I waited to see if A1 is going to shoot. Nope... so I ring the AC up. My P ended up tossing the AC after the AC wouldn't shut up.

AC didn't want to go, it seemed like. Turns out he was just getting his outdoor shoes. Site convenor walked over and gave the AC an escort.

Technical #2

Beginning of a game with 8-year olds, one team has 3 coaches: HC + 2 ACs. HC is near scorers' table, AC1 half-way down the bench, AC2 at the end of the bench.

These kids are 7 and 8 and travel every other play. The accepted situation is that little travels are not called - the ones where the dribbler's foot slides 6 inches as he picks up his dribble. The 3+ steps for layups are called.

Not 60 seconds into the game, and these 3 coaches all yell out travel when the other team travels. Um, ok, I think. I've seen this all too often, so I talk to the HC within the next 30 seconds, thinking I will nip it in the bud.

Another 60 seconds later AC1 stands up, starts walking towards the HC, making the travelling signal. 😀 Whack.

Padgett Comment

Sometimes I think people expect me to say something. I am always smiling because I'm a rather happy person. At the beginning at the aforementioned game with the 2 ACs, I am at my Referee position prior to the jump and some fans start talking to me. It's the usual polite conversation, "How many games did you do this tournament." These 2 last games, with the 7 and 8 year olds are played on a smaller gym at a local school for the blind and dead-blind. My response to the crowd was "Nine, but these last 2 are fun because this is my alma mater." Nobody laughed. I don't think they got it.

My response to the crowd was "Nine, but these last 2 are fun because this is my alma mater." Nobody laughed. I don't think they got it.[/LIST][/LIST][/QUOTE]

They got it..........

Mark Padgett

JugglingReferee wrote
Padgett Comment
My response to the crowd was "Nine, but these last 2 are fun because this is my alma mater." Nobody laughed. I don't think they got it.

Have to appreciate any comment that include some Latin. Good job. 🙂

Also, I feel humbled to have a type of behavior ("Padgett Comment") named after me.

Actually, I don't feel humbled. I deserve it. 😛

Jurassic Referee

JugglingReferee wrote
I am always smiling because I'm a rather happy person.

Rich

Mark Padgett wrote
Have to appreciate any comment that include some Latin. Good job. 🙂

Me too. I'm quite the scholar when it comes to Atinlay.

MajorCord

JugglingReferee wrote
These 2 last games, with the 7 and 8 year olds are played on a smaller gym at a local school for the blind and dead-blind. My response to the crowd was "Nine, but these last 2 are fun because this is my alma mater." Nobody laughed. I don't think they got it.

Now that is handicapped!!! 😎

canuckref

JugglingReferee wrote
Padgett Comment
Sometimes I think people expect me to say something. I am always smiling because I'm a rather happy person. At the beginning at the aforementioned game with the 2 ACs, I am at my Referee position prior to the jump and some fans start talking to me. It's the usual polite conversation, "How many games did you do this tournament." These 2 last games, with the 7 and 8 year olds are played on a smaller gym at a local school for the blind and dead-blind. My response to the crowd was "Nine, but these last 2 are fun because this is my alma mater." Nobody laughed. I don't think they got it.

maybe the crowd was deaf...think about it