first year

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by bbcoach7

I can tell you this much for sure, I had no idea how much I didn't know about the rules of the game until I came here and started reading the threads.

And as a former coach, I can tell you this much for sure, I had no idea how much I didn't know about the rules of the game....until I read them!

Originally Posted by grunewar

And as a former coach, I can tell you this much for sure, I had no idea how much I didn't know about the rules of the game....until I read them!

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.

[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?

[Coach 3]

Originally Posted by harleygold

Hi there! My name is Carrie and I just received my officials license for basketball. I was wondering who does all the scheduling for middle school athletics. I have a letter plus business card I'd like to mail out but don't know who to send it too. Thanks for your time and hope to learn alot while I begin a "career" in officiating.

Ms. Carrie.

Hey Harley- I'll give you the same advice I got the other day. Take the 1st 2 years to learn. This was my 1st year umpiring baseball and it was fun without a doubt. I havent received my Basketball material as of yet because my 1st game is because Monday is my 1st game. It's a good way to make a few extra bucks so do enjoy ok