Why We Ref

[rgncjn]

I know the feeling. I worked with a gentleman (71 years) at a 7th/8th doubleheader. In the combination of both games, he blew his whistle seven times. When this gentleman was in his "prime" as an official, he worked two state championship games.

Here is an idea... why don't you see if the gentleman would be interested in riding along with you to the games, but not actually work. That way he is still exposed to the friendships and can also see basketball games.