anyone ever ref a game outside?

[rsox34]

I have officiated many games on outdoor courts during the Summer. I have reffed in a well-run outdoor league in Northeastern Massachusetts. Teams from all over Massachusetts and NH play in the league. Games are played in an urban setting in Lawrence, MA. Dealing with the sun, can be a challenge sometimes. Some officials like myself, wear sunglasses, baseball hats, and put on lots of sunscreen with a High SPF to protect ourselves from effects of the sun. I also ref a mens league at the same location in Lawrence. When it rains, games are moved indoors to a local high school.

I used to ref in some outdoor leagues in Northern Virginia before moving back to Southern NH. Also officiated Hoop It Up outside.

Players probably have a harder time adjusting to playing outdoors--especially jump shooters.