Something you just cant ignore?

[dsturdy5]

This got me thinking about a local rec league I work. There is no GM. The director is never anywhere to be found. The coaches and players know they can get away with being disrepectful since most of the coaches work as a favor to their friend, the league director. I have only had one run-in in this league, but I am among the lucky ones. Several officials I know have had rather difficult times with spectators in this league.

How would you handle an in-game scenario here where there is no designated site administrator?

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by dsturdy5

This got me thinking about a local rec league I work. There is no GM. The director is never anywhere to be found. The coaches and players know they can get away with being disrepectful since most of the coaches work as a favor to their friend, the league director. I have only had one run-in in this league, but I am among the lucky ones. Several officials I know have had rather difficult times with spectators in this league.

How would you handle an in-game scenario here where there is no designated site administrator?

Unfortunately, this situation sounds similar to the Rec Leagues I work. I believe I have a fairly high tolerance and show patience with parents and fans. I have always "pre-gamed" that if there was a problem that required my attention, I would call the coaches together and let the offending coach know he has 1 minute to clear that fan/parent out of the gym or his team forfeits. "Table - start the clock."

Hope I never have to use it.

[Texas Aggie]

I don't know why you guys put yourselves through that rec league crap without on site authority. It CAN'T be worth it. They aren't going to get the message until there are no officials willing to work.

[dsturdy5]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

I don't know why you guys put yourselves through that rec league crap without on site authority. It CAN'T be worth it. They aren't going to get the message until there are no officials willing to work.

In this situation there is an over zealous assignor who, if no one self assigns these games, will put them upon his officials. Those turning back too often or turning back without "acceptable reasons" get shafted from future assignments in all leagues. Best situation? No, but he has control over four of the five high school leagues in the area and if you want to work, you basically have to be on this guy's good side.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by dsturdy5

In this situation there is an over zealous assignor who, if no one self assigns these games, will put them upon his officials. Those turning back too often or turning back without "acceptable reasons" get shafted from future assignments in all leagues. Best situation? No, but he has control over four of the five high school leagues in the area and if you want to work, you basically have to be on this guy's good side.

Then in this case you are Game Admin. Forfeit a few games and the fans/players will get the message.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by dsturdy5

In this situation there is an over zealous assignor who, if no one self assigns these games, will put them upon his officials. Those turning back too often or turning back without "acceptable reasons" get shafted from future assignments in all leagues. Best situation? No, but he has control over four of the five high school leagues in the area and if you want to work, you basically have to be on this guy's good side.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Then in this case you are Game Admin. Forfeit a few games and the fans/players will get the message.

Yup, sometimes you just have to be a d1ck. Your assigner will either back you or stop assigning you to this crap. You won't have to turn them back.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yup, sometimes you just have to be a d1ck. Your assigner will either back you or stop assigning you to this crap. You won't have to turn them back.

I took on a new job 7 years ago and in my past lives I worked a lot of rec football on Saturdays and thought I'd jump in and do it again. I got scheduled to a bunch of dates at this one place that was close enough to the house.

For 3 weeks I rained in more USC flags against coaches would would run up to me and argue calls in the middle of the field -- some were allowed on the field in the levels we were playing. After 3 weeks, the guy who hired the officials told me I'd have to tolerate that and stop flagging the coaches. I told him that I wasn't about to start lowering my standards now and we agreed to part ways. I haven't worked any Saturday football since. I also quit working rec basketball and adult baseball and bought a set of golf clubs.