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[williebfree]

Yes, I know there are no rules that supports this, but in the spirit of the game I believe you are justified to bring these kids in.

[jdmara]

I've seen it many times over the years of playing, officiating, and spectating that officials will bring in subs (during a blowout game) by simply blowing the play dead and bringing them in (usually after a made basket). I would have no problem with this and haven't encountered a coach that would. I usually do ask the coach when I pass by if they want the subs in. I try to catch both but I don't always get a chance. If I'm not bench-side, I use my best judgment (which some coaches think is lacking anyways )

-Josh

[shishstripes]

I live in "Bush" Alaska (where we are all about PT due to the cost of travel) and I have no problem with what you did. Your P's comments tell me its not about the kids so much anymore. Other than stopping the game for less than a minute what did you do? Got some young players more PT than they would have got otherwise in a game that was all but over already. Regardless if you make up a whistle or just blow it and let them in, I have no problem.

[refnrev]

I've done both...tied my shoe and just called them in. Either way works. You got them in.

[NICK]

"Good call, ref"- cheers-Nick

[Back In The Saddle]

I wouldn't bother with the shoe tying. The game is about the kids. Get the kids in the game in this situation.

[mbyron]

A NFHS basic tenet in all sports is to maximize participation. Your call clearly embodied that tenet. Good work!