I need some advice.

[Juulie Downs]

I see. Well, I think the best thing to do would be to construct your own test. Anyone who doesn't pass by your standards could be given some study material, or some tutorial and then they could try again. I mean, you don't want to just "fire" them all!!

Another thing you could think about would be using this as an opportunity to teach objectivity, disinterestedness, or neutrality (whichever word). I know from some experiences in teaching that the ability to stand outside oneself and see a situation from a "neutral" position is something that lots and lots of us never learn -- and certainly don't value. Yet it's crucial in getting ahead in the world, and it's a valuable lesson in learning to understand the concept of law. Being a ref is a great way to learn that.

[Back In The Saddle]

Is the a chance that you could bring in refs from the outside? That could solve quite a few problems.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Is the a chance that you could bring in refs from the outside? That could solve quite a few problems.

Would you work that game?

[mbyron]

To get a test, you might contact the high school athletic association in your state, explain your situation, and ask them for some tests, some instructional materials, etc.

[Freddy]

I used to work prison games back in the '80's when I was in Kenai, Alaska. Best games to work. Players made the best out of the only opportunity they had for rewarding recreation. Sportsmanship was great, partly cuz they knew they had a guy observing from the corner of the gym who could make things bad for them if they got out of hand.
The prison teams were part of our city league back then. Of course, they had no away games that I can remember.
Some city league teams' players had to conveniently miss their game at the prison, likely due to outstanding warrants, I think.

[OHBBREF]

Originally Posted by Freddy

I used to work prison games back in the '80's when I was in Kenai, Alaska.

Freddy it is good to see that you have turned your life around since your release

Another case where officiating has changed lives!

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by OHBBREF

Freddy it is good to see that you have turned your life around since your release

Another case where officiating has changed lives!

Officiating is a step up from prison? I think I would like a second opinion on that

-Josh