Hello from JB Caldwell Camp

[Larks]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
Larksy,glad to hear you had a great camp,enjoyed yourself, and learned some things and met some people that might help you in your future officiating career.That's all that matters.

Woody

JR,

Yeah, it was exactly the camp I was looking for. Something to build on without the pressure of impressing an assignor. You ever hear of the "AH HA" light? My AH Ha light was going off about 3 or 4 times a day. I'm going back next year because I know I could still pick up more.

Hey on that intro class I was telling you about....I am gonna help that guy out. I'll keep you posted.

Back to camp, one thing I also found refreshing was that they also had a most improved "senior" official award. They called it the "Old Guy" Award. At 33, I wasnt eligible but maybe if you can make it next year you can come in and grab the title!

Larks - Veteran in Training

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by Larks
Hey on that intro class I was telling you about....I am gonna help that guy out. I'll keep you posted.

Back to camp, one thing I also found refreshing was that they also had a most improved "senior" official award. They called it the "Old Guy" Award. At 33, I wasnt eligible but maybe if you can make it next year you can come in and grab the title! [/B]

Sounds like the intro class is gonna be a helluva lot easier for you after the great camp you had.I'm glad you made up your mind to do it.
Btw,if I win an "old Guy Award",I hope it's a shotgun.I can use it on the buzzards that keep circling me every time I go out my front door.

[Larks]

[/QUOTE]Sounds like the intro class is gonna be a helluva lot easier for you after the great camp you had.I'm glad you made up your mind to do it.
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Yeah, I'll be in more of an assitant role. I dont plan on actually lecturing on anything other than perhaps a quick talk on what I have gone thru / am going thru breaking in. Something along the lines of just because A) they found a striped shirt and whistle at Dick's, B) they took the class and C) they read the books that doesnt mean they will be a varsity ref or even get games for that matter. You hear all the time and I even complained on this board about "shortage". I think it will be good to hear from a 3rd year guy on the subject rather than a 30 year guy.

I'm actually looking forward to another cruise through the rules in a class setting. I take the Ohio Class 1 test (varsity)next spring. I have to think that camps this summer plus helping in this class plus a full season of high school games will certainly help.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by Larks
Yeah, I'll be in more of an assitant role. I dont plan on actually lecturing on anything other than perhaps a quick talk on what I have gone thru / am going thru breaking in. Something along the lines of just because A) they found a striped shirt and whistle at Dick's, B) they took the class and C) they read the books that doesnt mean they will be a varsity ref or even get games for that matter. You hear all the time and I even complained on this board about "shortage". I think it will be good to hear from a 3rd year guy on the subject rather than a 30 year guy.
[/B]

Congratulations,Andy.You are now,at an early stage in your career,officially giving something back to the game already!What you are doing is important as hell,if we want to keep new officials.The guy that you're helping deserves an "Attaboy",too.

[bugman]

I had a great time at the camp. I went to the first and second sessions. Also, I was Andy's partner for the first
game.

I learned a great deal. I feel like I gained 1 to 2 years
worth of experience. Everybody at the camp was great. They were friendly and very helpful.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by bugman
Also, I was Andy's partner for the first
game.

My condolences!!Hope you get well soon.
PS- It sounds like it's a very good camp.

[Larks]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee

My condolences!!Hope you get well soon.
PS- It sounds like it's a very good camp.

Hey we werent that bad!! Bug was complaining about his shoulders but I didnt know why since we mostly ran! Hmmm

[ScottParks]

Did you guys feel like this?