Played in My First Rec League in 10 yrs...

[mick]

Originally Posted by JoeTheRef

How could I have approached this official in a positive more constructive way?

Excuse me, Ref. You got a minute ?
Excuse me, Ref, after the game do you have time for a cold one?

... Excuse me, Mr. Assignor. Do you have a minute?

[Nevadaref]

You can offer to officiate in this rec league yourself and work with the guy for a few games or you can not worry about it and just play.

[JRutledge]

The only qualification to work these leagues is a striped shirt and someone giving you the game. Why would you be surprised if the assignor does not care who he/she puts on the game?

The only way it would be worth approaching this official if he cared to get better. But you have a lot of weekend warrior types that only work these levels of games because it is "easy money" and they do not have much other responsibility than to blow a whistle for a short period of time.

Peace

[Mark Padgett]

Did he have a partner? You might have tried talking to him, or her, or it.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You can offer to officiate in this rec league yourself and work with the guy for a few games or you can not worry about it and just play.

Bingo!