To ref, or not to ref

Adam · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:28am

My ranking in this association is still pretty new (would be my third year), so that's not an issue. If I don't pay soon, I won't be able to work this year at all, at least not during the season. Could probably do MS stuff, if I wanted.

Raymond · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:46am

I have had a couple buddiies who came back too soon from that injury and ended limping badly while officiating and eventually had to sit out the next season.

dsturdy5 · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 01:01pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

My ranking in this association is still pretty new (would be my third year), so that's not an issue. If I don't pay soon, I won't be able to work this year at all, at least not during the season. Could probably do MS stuff, if I wanted.

Our board has a "non-working member" designation, which I actually used last season. You pay 50% of the dues by the due date and are not to work games. You may still attend all meetings, go through clinics, etc. However, if anything changes throughout the season and you wish to work, you pay the second half of your dues and you are able to pick up work immediately, though chances at things like state tournament games are likely out the window.

JRutledge · #4 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 01:21pm

Pay the dues and you can you will not make anyone wonder why you are not there. Do not pay the dues and you might be forgotten.

Peace

BLydic · #5 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 05:47pm

Obviously it depends on the extent of the tear. I am a big advocate of PT over surgery, but both of my meniscus tears required surgery. They were swelling up each time I did anything strenuous and the draining/hydrocortisone provided little relief.

If worst case means getting surgery, my last knee was scoped in the August timeframe and although very sore, I worked mid-November.

26 Year Gap · #6 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 09:45pm

I'd pay them. I have kept my VT IAABO membership dues paid. After being 10 years as a member I can pay the retired rate, but I do not have to start all over by maintaining membership. Plus, you might still be able to attend games and pick up pointers at a local HS while you are inactive.

grunewar · #7 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 01, 2010, 07:29am

I had knee surgery several yrs back that was much more extensive than this - so I am confident you'll be back.

Personally, I'd pay the dues - but take your time returning to the court. I found it a very fine line between letting my body heal and aggressive rehabilitation. Be smart as a setback can be worse than the original problem. (Truth be told, I was rehabbing and ahead of schedule....then some lady hit me with her van while I was walking my dog and in a cross-walk! I take it you probably won't have that added complication!!)

Concur with the other's suggestions - get your books, go to meetings, offer to train and evaluate, go to games and listen to pre-games/post games, etc. Stay involved.

Good luck!

BillyMac · #8 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 01, 2010, 12:39pm

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Originally Posted by grunewar

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