I actually ran the clock!

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by grunewar

It is certainly easier to keep your emotions in check when a relative is not playing in the game - I've been guilty at times!

What about keeping emotions in check when you have an interest in one of the teams playing? Shouldn't there be a rule/regulation out there that for High School Varsity Contests that those working at the table need to be neutral in all aspects?

[Ignats75]

Originally Posted by chseagle

What about keeping emotions in check when you have an interest in one of the teams playing? Shouldn't there be a rule/regulation out there that for High School Varsity Contests that those working at the table need to be neutral in all aspects?

The first time I hear anything from the table a gentle reminer that this is unacceptable behavior usually suffices.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Shouldn't there be a rule/regulation out there that for High School Varsity Contests that those working at the table need to be neutral in all aspects?

That would only work if the table was assigned in the same manner as officials (e.g., there were "table officials associations" and assigners sent members of that association to each school).

IT happens in some areas.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by chseagle

What about keeping emotions in check when you have an interest in one of the teams playing? Shouldn't there be a rule/regulation out there that for High School Varsity Contests that those working at the table need to be neutral in all aspects?

And what would be the penalty? Who would enforce it? What would the criteria be? Yeah, obviously we need the table crew to be as unbiased as possible. But seriously, do we need more unenforceable rules?

[Mark Padgett]

Years ago, I tossed a dad who was keeping the book in a kids rec game. I had called a T on his kid for excessive profanity and he refused to put it in the book because, "My kid would never use profanity". I asked him if he wanted me to tell him what his kid said and he just crossed his arms across his chest and vigorously shook his head back and forth repeating that he wasn't going to mark it down. I went and got the coach to replace him.

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

And what would be the penalty? Who would enforce it? What would the criteria be? Yeah, obviously we need the table crew to be as unbiased as possible. But seriously, do we need more unenforceable rules?

In a JV game, I'll sometimes ask the table whose team they are with. After they point to the home team, I shake my head and smile and tell them, "No tonight you are on mine!"

Rita

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Rita C

In a JV game, I'll sometimes ask the table whose team they are with. After they point to the home team, I shake my head and smile and tell them, "No tonight you are on mine!"

Rita

I like this. Because on "my team" the number one team rule is ...

NO TEXTING DURING THE GAME!

I'll have to try this

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

I like this. Because on "my team" the number one team rule is ...

NO SEXTING DURING THE GAME!

I'll have to try this

Fixed it for ya.

[Back In The Saddle]

Oh my. Considering my target audience for this team rule...all I can say is, oh my!