Going to be in DC any time soon?

I cannot believe that an IAABO assigner would require that kind of nonsenses. But no I won't be in DC soon unfortunately.

Many officials at the 4-8th grade level probably aren't at the top of their game. What part does their association play in referee development? Probably very little as the season wears on. The newer referees calling these games are starved for feedback. How many veteran officials take new guys under their wings, especially for 4-6th grade games? Less than there ought to be.

I also think someone mentioned the key here – referee the defense. Officials tend to ball watch until they "learn" not to do it. It takes practice. This call is hard even for the veterans who watch the play develop by zeroing on the defense. We all know where the offense is going with the ball...it comes down to how the defense handles it.

No - this is the IM league which I work.

It's wild the education this forum provides. BktBallRef turned me on to you guys on Feb 6th, this year. I see the games in a whole new light. Most importantly, I've built more confidence and professionalism when speaking with the officials. It really makes for a better game and a hell-of-a-lot less stress for me.

I say it should be mandatory reading for anyone participating in the game :rolleyes: Luv it or leave it.

You must have the rookies lined up around the block to be
mentored by you.

Dan_Ref, not this year. Usually we have about four to six students from Bowling Green State Univ. take our officiating class. Nobody took the class this year; the first time in ten years that we did not have a officiating. The major reason is there is no way that people want to put up with the horse manure that we officials have to put up with. In the one high school summer league that I officiate in, I am constantly trying to recruite the players (both male and female) to consider becoming basketball officials after they graduate from high school, but they all tell me the same thing, no way, to much horse manure to put up with. All I can say is: Out of the mouths of babes.

Please, Mark, no formalities. Just call me Dan.

Let's make sure that you mean DC and not northern VA officials. There is a tremendous difference.

Hey! I resemble that remark! :D

No - these are the intramural officials/supervisors with whom I work.

I know I'm picking at nits here, Mark, but you were upset that your partner wasn't using proper mechanics, but then you (knowingly, it seems) administered the blarge incorrectly.

I know none of us wants that situation in one of our games, but when it happens, NF rules dictate that we administer both fouls and go to the arrow. Your partner's positioning shouldn't overrule correct administration of the rules, should it?

Chuck