More handshake idiocy

sj · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 08:35am

Just so I can follow is it a MA policy that the officials stay out on the court and shake hands with all the players and coaches after a game. Unless the school doesn't do certain things. Is that what your referring too.

chartrusepengui · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 08:54am

Speaking of handshakes - Did a vG game friday and all goes well. At final buzzer we go to our dressing area. A minute or so later there is a knock on the door. I open it to find the girls from BOTH teams at the door. They shook my partner's and my hand and thanked us for coming. I've had a player come and do that but this was the entire team from both schools. It was kinda nice for a change.

Scrapper1 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 10:35am

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Originally Posted by sj

Just so I can follow is it a MA policy that the officials stay out on the court and shake hands with all the players and coaches after a game. Unless the school doesn't do certain things. Is that what your referring too.

The teams line up and shake hands and the officials are supposed to stand at midcourt to observe this glorious display of good sportsmanship.

Scrapper1 · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 10:37am

Here's a question for the lawyers out there. If the AD does have me blocked from receiving assignments at his school simply because I followed the protocol, is that legal? Is there any recourse for me?

chartrusepengui · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 01:07pm

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Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Here's a question for the lawyers out there. If the AD does have me blocked from receiving assignments at his school simply because I followed the protocol, is that legal? Is there any recourse for me?

Do you really WANT to go back there and work knowing the AD is a yutz?

Da Official · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 01:42pm

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Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

Do you really WANT to go back there and work knowing the AD is a yutz?

That's what I'm thinking...why go back? LOL!

Well, you know what they say 'officials love abuse'.......(just kidding!)

Adam · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 01:44pm

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Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

Do you really WANT to go back there and work knowing the AD is a yutz?

If it was me, I would. Mainly because I'd hate being told I couldn't, and I'd hate letting the dictate this. That said, if you go back, you can be sure the AD will do it by the book next time.

Scrapper1 · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 02:01pm

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Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

Do you really WANT to go back there and work knowing the AD is a yutz?

That's beside the point. The point is whether my rights have been infringed. That's why I asked for a lawyer's opinion.

sj · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 10:49am

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Originally Posted by Scrapper1

The teams line up and shake hands and the officials are supposed to stand at midcourt to observe this glorious display of good sportsmanship.

Scheez. I guess that's what the original poster is referring to when he talks about "more" handshake idiocy. Meaning on top of the policy itself he's having to put up with this other protocol stuff. Those guys are sitting ducks standing out there.

BillyMac · #10 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 10:01pm

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Originally Posted by Scrapper1

The teams line up and shake hands and the officials are supposed to stand at midcourt to observe this glorious display of good sportsmanship.

I also believe that their jurisdiction ends with the approval of the final score, thus leaving them defenseless, lame ducks.

Adam · #11 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 10:28pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

I also believe that their jurisdiction ends with the approval of the final score, thus leaving them defenseless, lame ducks.

No way I'm approving the score before I leave the court. I want recourse in case someone does or says something stupid.

BillyMac · #12 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 10:42pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

No way I'm approving the score before I leave the court. I want recourse in case someone does or says something stupid.

I don't think you have a choice in the Bay State. I'm sure Scrapper1 will confirm, or not confirm this aspect for us.

Adam · #13 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 10:43pm

I think you're right, and it's my 2nd biggest problem with the hand shake garbage.

Jburt · #14 (**permalink**) Tue Dec 23, 2008, 07:34am

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

I don't think you have a choice in the Bay State. I'm sure Scrapper1 will confirm, or not confirm this aspect for us.

This is correct. The score is confirmed before the PGHS and we as officials do not have any jurisdiction over the PGHS. Its up to the site admin and coaches. My understanding is that fighting will be penalized by the state. The score confirmation has also been an issue with our insurance policy which apparently doesn't include the PGHS since the score has been confirmed.

Nevadaref · #15 (**permalink**) Tue Dec 23, 2008, 08:22am

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Originally Posted by Jburt

The score is confirmed before the PGHS and we as officials do not have any jurisdiction over the PGHS. Its up to the site admin and coaches. My understanding is that fighting will be penalized by the state.

That makes no sense. If you don't have any jurisdiction to deal with misbehavior, then why do they want you there?

I know that it is an MIAA thing, but the NFHS books directly contradict this policy.

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