first year

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

As a former player & avid fan of the game, I had no idea how much I didn't know about the rules of the game....until I read them!

My feelings were hurt after taking the first practice test.

As a referee of the game, I had no idea how much coaches, fans, and players didn't know about the rules of the game....until I met one, and another one, and another one....!

[SAK]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

As a referee of the game, I had no idea how much coaches, fans, and players didn't know about the rules of the game....until I met one, and another one, and another one....!

I totally agree. Its really bad that those that teach the game don't know the rules let alone understand them.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by SAK

I totally agree. Its really bad that those that teach the game don't know the rules let alone understand them.

I'd be ok with it as long as they acknowledged it.

[SAK]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'd be ok with it as long as they acknowledged it.

I agree with you but how often does this happen in your experience? In mine it is very unusual.

[DonInKansas]

I see we have missed giving her Rule #1 for new officials, but now I wonder:

Do female officials also have to tuck in their whistles when they go to the bathroom?