As many others have said, I love the game. I have been involved since I was about 7 years old and have either played, coached, or officiated every winter since. I am only 30 and keep in good shape, I still play pick up games and such but this is a way for me to stay involved in a more formal manner than to watch the local high school or college teams. Our board meetings are actually pretty fun, the local interpreter is great, most of the guys are excellent and I always walk out knowing more than before I went in. I have gained many friends over the last 8 or so years of doing this too. The cash doesn't hurt either. Most of my wedding was paid for by my game dues.
I have a 2 month old now and am taking the summer off and perhaps the winter months too. I do miss it but I am not sure if I will work a year from now, however I will keep my IAABO membership active. I may wait until my son has grown up a bit as I want to be there and see him play whatever he chooses to participate in. I have watched too many fellow officials miss out on their own kids games to work a few extra games here and there. If I have to sit out for a time and come back later, so be it.
Sun Jul 05, 2009, 05:57pm
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