Let's go already

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

After the game you should be getting to a predesignated, safe and isolated location.

Unless, of course, you happen to officiate in Massachusetts. Then you get to watch coaches and players, who really don't want to shake hands after the game, shake hands after the game, with your technical foul pistol missing bullets.

[zm1283]

I've had partners who will go shake hands with the coaches after the game. Meanwhile, I'm standing at the door wanting to rink their necks.

Don't ever chase the ball anywhere. It will get back to its rightful owner.

[SAK]

I have had partners get in the hand shake line. What about that!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by SAK

I have had partners get in the hand shake line. What about that!

How nice.

Did these partners also go up into the stands and thank all of the parents for their helpful comments?

[Adam]

Let the ball bounce, roll, or sit. There is nothing to be gained by getting it; no one will remember you did it anyway.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

How nice.

Did these partners also go up into the stands and thank all of the parents for their helpful comments?

Maybe they could bring cookies to their next game.

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by SAK

I have had partners get in the hand shake line. What about that!

LeBron James doesn't shake hands after the game...why would we?

[Brad]

Padgett nailed it as usual. When the game is over you get out of there unless there is a dispute over the last-second shot or anything else that you have to address. As long as the score and book is right, head to the locker room. Someone will find the ball, I assure you. Sticking around is only opening yourself up to trouble.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Brad

Padgett nailed it as usual.

This sentence is really food for thought.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This sentence is really food for thought.

I'm thinking Brad must be in a particularly good mood today.