Dressing to go to a game

[just another ref]

Since the subject came up again, thought I'd put it back in the proper thread.
I have games today, 20 minutes from my home. I have nothing else to do today. Why would I possibly want to get dressed here, drive to the school, and change again when I get there?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Since the subject came up again, thought I'd put it back in the proper thread.
I have games today, 20 minutes from my home. I have nothing else to do today. Why would I possibly want to get dressed here, drive to the school, and change again when I get there?

Varsity?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Varsity?

yes

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

yes

I've answered why I would want to do it my way. Grunewar makes another point that doesn't affect you; it's how we're directed to do it around here. Frankly, it's how I've always been directed to do it (three different metro areas in the past 4 seasons.)

Honestly, you're the first official I've ever heard of who says his area does it your way as a general rule. I'd be curious to see where you officiate, but I recognize the value of anonymity on here.

Originally Posted by just another ref

Why would I possibly want to get dressed here, drive to the school, and change again when I get there?

Can't speak for you, but I would always change at the school because:

1. I dont want to get my gear dirty/wrinkled on the way.

2. I don't wear my indoor shoes outdoors.

3. Looks really professional.

But that's just me...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Can't speak for you, but I would always change at the school because:

1. I dont want to get my gear dirty/wrinkled on the way.

2. I don't wear my indoor shoes outdoors.

3. Looks really professional.

But that's just me...

4. If I want to watch a previous or following game, I'd rather not do it in uniform.

5. If I want to stop for a G2, for gas, for fast food, or to take a piss, I'd rather not be wearing stripes.

[sseltser]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Since the subject came up again, thought I'd put it back in the proper thread.
I have games today, 20 minutes from my home. I have nothing else to do today. Why would I possibly want to get dressed here, drive to the school, and change again when I get there?

Is there another game before or after?

[grunewar]

In our area:

1) Schools have places for us to change, and most importantly

2) We are specifically told by our Assignor NOT to arrive for games dressed in uniform (again, I understand it is regional based on situation, weather, etc).

So, IMO, in my area, if I want to stay in the good graces of my Assignor and hopefully progress, one of my ciriteria is probably - do I do what I'm told/asked - it's that simple to me.

To take it one step further - if I should: not do what I am told/asked, not get to games early, not attend meetings, not attend training when I can, not wear my uniform properly (jacket/patches), etc., then it says something about me (the person and the ref) and I should accept what is given/what I get.

In the Army, we called it "the 100% Soldier concept." You are not measured on one criteria - but many together. And, it all says something about you. JMO

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by sseltser

Is there another game before or after?

Actually, it's 3 games. JV, then 2 varsity. We have all 3.

Originally Posted by just another ref

Actually, it's 3 games. JV, then 2 varsity. We have all 3.

Oh okay, you all do a few things quite different where you call. Triple-headers are rarely worked here, especially when you're ending on a varsity game. They tend to want us fresh for their "main event".

Sounds like great pay for a days work though! Enjoy your games today, I can't wait to work another game. Off since 12/21

[eyezen]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Actually, it's 3 games. JV, then 2 varsity. We have all 3.

Another reason not to wear one's uniform to/from a game. I realize not all sites provide a shower, but damn if I'm going to wear my gear home after three games, even if "only" 20 minutes away.

[jsblanton]

I always like to stay and watch the varsity game after my game. I think it gives a better impression after the game to be dressed up while sitting in the stands. I also have found that the varsity officials are more likely to answer questions or give me feed-back about my game when I am dressed in buisness casual attire.

[refnrev]

I can't believe there have been 96 posts on where people get dressed!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by refnrev

I can't believe there have been 96 posts on where people get dressed!

I will assume there were many people sitting at home during the holiday with not much to do.

Peace

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Actually, it's 3 games. JV, then 2 varsity. We have all 3.

My mistake. It wasn't 3 games. It was 4. When we arrived, the JV coach met us at the door. We're gonna play boys and girls JV games. Is that ok?
Well........ We negotiated it down to 10 minute halves for the JV's. Wait, theres more. JV boys play first, and go into overtime. Swell. Under a minute in overtime, it's still tied. Visitors shooting free throws. I said "Fellas, I honestly don't care who wins, but I want somebody to." He missed both.
Home goes down and scores 2. Visitors turn it over. Home has it with less than 15 seconds. Visitors steal and have a 2 on none. But, V1 misses the layup. V2 all alone for the follow. He tries to stuff it in, misses and does a chin-up on the rim. Easy T. Meanwhile home has an injured player. While he is helped off, V coach asks in the most meek voice you ever heard, "You're not gonna let that decide the game?" I realized he meant the T.
"Coach, you know he can't do that." He had the open palms thing going. "But not to decide the game." But the drama was not over. H1 missed both shots on the T. H inbounds. Another quick foul. H2 shooting 1&1 with 1.6 on the clock. He misses the front end, V1 rebounds, and H3 came close to fouling him.

But look at all the fun we had.