Philosophy/Practice

[MOFFICIAL]

I'm a fairly experienced official 6 years doing over 100 games per year combining a limited Varsity schedule/Heavy JV/Freshmen and limited Jr. High along with rec and summer ball.
I'm sounding off and would appreciate some insight and input on the following issues:
1) Why is it that when I work with "Varsity" officials doing lower level games they feel like we don't have to adhere to proper mechanics. It's eye contact and a wink and we're not switching on fouls or putting the ball in play at the closest spot to name a couple of examples.
If I were to be doing a JV game before their Varsity game and use those same "shortcuts" I would be reprimanded and not recommended for better assignments.
2) Why is it "their" philosophy to call less while kid's are being knocked down and violations are being overlooked.

My philosophy is that all games are important to the participants. They deserve a quality professional job.
I think you have to adjust to the level of talent at times to keep the game flowing and ad/disad is more important than ever because of it.

What am I missing?


[Edited by MOFFICIAL on Sep 19th, 2002 at 02:33 PM]