Importance of games

[Adam]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

I'm so new that I haven't yet become registered (can't until MHSAA opens the registration period). I get everything else, but why no duffel bag? What do you use instead?

This is a good question, and it's a regional thing. I use a roller-style carry-on suitcase, and most of the officials here do the same. In my last association, duffel bags were the norm (possibly because a roller-suitcase doesn't work well in mountain snow, or possibly because they were cheapskates and no one cared. They also wore belted pants because they were cheaper and you could buy them locally.)

[cardinalfan]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

I'm so new that I haven't yet become registered (can't until MHSAA opens the registration period). I get everything else, but why no duffel bag? What do you use instead?

Welcome!

There have been several... let's say debates... on duffel bags vs. rolling bags (along with shoes, whistles, brands of shirts, etc). I was just trying to lighten up the mood, bringing up a couple of things that have been tossed around on here.

[dsqrddgd909]

Thanks. I want to "make a good impession on my first day."

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

If those 5th grade championship games were as important *to me*, I'd be seeking to work them, instead of making a conscious decision to *not* work them. When a parent of a 9 year old comes here and rants, I think they typically get exactly what they deserve.

Exactly!!!!!!

Peace

[mj]

As a parent of a 10 yr old that plays (we don't call it a traveling league but we do play a handful of local tournaments) and obviously an official also, I realize what type of people we're getting to officiate his games. Quite frankly, I am more than gracious to them as I know they'd rather be doing something else. I always make it a point to say thanks to them if our paths cross after the games. I even draw ire from the Mrs. when I call out a one of the parents for chastising any of the "brothers" during the game.

[williebfree]

Originally Posted by mj

... I even draw ire from the Mrs. when I call out a one of the parents for chastising any of the "brothers" during the game.

THANK YOU "Brother"!... I too have been given a solid rib-shot by Mrs. Willie for advocating positive crowd behavior.

I have had a bad string of games where "brothers" of the cloth have either been inert; or even worse, participants in chastising the officials. Sadly our spineless local association is so ineffective that it isn't worth the effort to breach the subject with the so-called "leadership."