Why officiate? and rules question

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by Oz Referee
Also it is kind of cool for me to be able to go to pro basketball games and say to my friend "See number 15 for Sydney? I refereed his first ever basketball game". That's cool

I'm looking forward to this, too.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by Oz Referee
Lets face it - it's fun to be in power!

That's not the only reason I referee, nor does it explain how I got involved, but it sure does contribute. It's nice to know that while you are on the court you, along with your partner, have ABSOLUTE power.

Being a good referee is understanding how to use, and not abuse, that power.

Whenever I feel a partner is getting "whistle heavy" (power hungry), I just remember the words of Ed Hightower. Ed said, "Be in control of the game without controlling the game."

If you can learn that distinction, you will have mastered one of the basic principles of officiating.

You notice I said that I think of it whenever I see a problem with a partner, not that I would ever get that way.