Newbie Ref Seeks Guidance

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by The Rooster

Arghhh! The suspense is killing me... Alright, how 'bout some hints.

OK - here's the top ten rules of officiating starting with number 10:

Number 10 - "When you're on the court - always look sharp. That doesn't include the top of your head."

Number 9 - "There's only 2 (sometimes 3) people in the entire gym who don't care who wins - you and your partner(s)."

Number 8 - "Remember - it's just a game. But you get paid anyway. What a deal!"

Number 7 - "Never swallow your whistle - it's there to be blown and besides, it tastes really, really bad."

Number 6 - "Parents know as much about the rules as they do about raising children."

Number 5 - "When in doubt - don't be."

Number 4 - "Always bring your English-Gibberish dictionary to the game so you can understand the coaches."

Number 3 - "Coaches have a shorter leash than a puppy."

Number 2 - "NO OVERTIMES!!!"

and (drum roll please) Number 1 - "Tuck your whistle in your shirt before you take a leak.” This applies to both males and females.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Here's the top ten rules of officiating.

Maybe the moderators will make this a sticky thread?

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Maybe the moderators will make this a sticky thread?

Mark and sticky in the same thread...are you sure that's a good idea?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Number 1 - "Tuck your whistle in your shirt before you take a leak.” This applies to both males and females.

I've always wanted to ask (and yes, I know how this is going to sound) -- how long *is* your lanyard? I mean, I couldn't hit my whistle without some serious effort.

Seriously, though, another rule I saw broken in a state championship game. Blow your whistle before you step into the circle for the jump and leave it out of your mouth. Otherwise, you'll take an elbow someday and the whistle can do damage to teeth, etc.

Also, before the game, at halftime, after the game, either remove the whistle and put it in a pocket or tuck it in the shirt -- you don't want something for an irate moron to grab as you're leaving or entering the court.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Also, before the game, at halftime, after the game, either remove the whistle and put it in a pocket or tuck it in the shirt -- you don't want something for an irate moron to grab as you're leaving or entering the court.

In the early days of the NBA, Earl Strom advocated taking your belt off post-game and wrapping it around your throwing hand. Just in case....

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I've always wanted to ask: How long is your lanyard?

Wrong question. The real question is, "How long is something else?". Don't want to get it hung up in the lanyard, and then try to zip back up.