Thirsty???

[grunewar]

Before, half-time, and after. Never during.

I usually go with water, but go with one of the "ade" type drinks if I have more than two or three games.....

I haven't felt a need to hydrate during the game. I guess it would just feel weird. But, if I felt I was getting into trouble for some reason I would probably go to the side during a timeout.....it's never come up yet and I really have never seen it.

[Nevadaref]

What about eating a Snickers bar on the court during the warm-ups?

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

What about eating a Snickers bar on the court during the warm-ups?

Inside joke or just saw it somewhere?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Inside joke or just saw it somewhere?

Two-fold.

1. Reference to the Superbowl commercial.
2. An official in our association did just that this season.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Two-fold.

1. Reference to the Superbowl commercial.

You know Betty White?

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

2. An official in our association did just that this season.

Got it!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Two-fold.

1. Reference to the Superbowl commercial.
2. An official in our association did just that this season.

I would say that if the official is a diabetic and felt the need to regulate his blood sugar before a game, better a Snickers than the result without one.

I have a regular partner who has an administration license and will probably be an AD/assistant principal before long. He swears he will have people assigned to take care of the officials and will have water brought out on quarter breaks and during 60-second timeouts (like they do during breaks in NCAA D-1 games).

[fullor30]

I do an occasional underclass game, Saturday morning stuff and have no problem grabbing a cup of water at the quarter or timeout on occasion.

Kids games, I might have a water bottle around table.

[jeffpea]

if you need a drink....go get one from either bench.....

do we really think that people are paying attention to us during timeouts? does it really matter if we get a drink from one bench or the other?

while everyone has an ego, it shouldn't be large enough to think that people care wether you drink during the game or where it comes from....we don't matter THAT MUCH to people....

[GoodwillRef]

What is the big deal about getting a drink (cup of water from end of the bench) during a time-out? We are running up and down the floor just like the players and they get water during time-outs...If I am thristy I will walk over and grab a cup of water. I don't think it is unprofessional at all and I haven't ever had anyone question why I am drinking water during the game. I also say "purple" and "orange" when teams have uniforms that color so maybe I am just strange.