Game(s) rescheduled due to weather

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

"Frowned upon"? See, that's what I don't get. If officials are independent contractors, how can they be restricted from working more than one game?

Sorry, wrong choice of words. It's in our local board's constitution, a constitution that is voted on by our membership whenever someone suggests a change, which is often. So far, nobody has ever suggested a change in this part of our constitution, although we have allowed our assigner to rarely double up with an official when absolutely needed, as described above. We believe that it's important to put an official with "fresh legs" in a varsity game whenever possible. This rule doesn't involve subvarsity games, where double assignments are fairly common.

[ref2coach]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

We believe that it's important to put an official with "fresh legs" in a varsity game whenever possible.

I find this reasoning laughable. When I wear a pedometer working as a member of a 3 person crew, I have never had a game that has reached 8/10s of a mile. Any referee who is not "fresh" after a single 3 p.c. game needs to put in some time getting into better physical condition.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by ref2coach

I find this reasoning laughable. When I wear a pedometer working as a member of a 3 person crew, I have never had a game that has reached 8/10s of a mile. Any referee who is not "fresh" after a single 3 p.c. game needs to put in some time getting into better physical condition.

You need a new pedometer or you need to work a game with a team that is running an offense more than the 4-corners.

Plus, pedometers are horrible for measuring referee distances. The stride length is so irregular, it can't be accurate. Pedometers are far better for runners/walkers where the stride length is generally consistent.

[ref2coach]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

You need a new pedometer or you need to work a game with a team that is running an offense more than the 4-corners.

Plus, pedometers are horrible for measuring referee distances. The stride length is so irregular, it can't be accurate. Pedometers are far better for runners/walkers where the stride length is generally consistent.

OK, assume my pedometer is off. What distance do you stipulate is the average when working 3 p.c.? Is your given average distance an amount of physical work that would leave any "reasonably" fit referee unable to work a second game?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ref2coach

I find this reasoning laughable. When I wear a pedometer working as a member of a 3 person crew, I have never had a game that has reached 8/10s of a mile. Any referee who is not "fresh" after a single 3 p.c. game needs to put in some time getting into better physical condition.

This is Connecticut, the "Land of Steady Habits", and the "Land of the Two Person Game". Almost all of our assignments are two person. Some exceptions are some charity holiday tournament games, a few games involving some big city rivalries, and some state tournament games, from the quarterfinals up.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ref2coach

I find this reasoning laughable. When I wear a pedometer working as a member of a 3 person crew, I have never had a game that has reached 8/10s of a mile.

I did the pedometer thing a few times last year. Two person games. Boys varsity games. Averaged about three miles per game.

[chseagle]

Just found out that the Jamboree where I was working crowd control is now cancelled due to our crazy winter weather up here.

The first actual game for both the boys & girls (December 4th) got rescheduled due to the football team playing in the 1A WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington Gridiron Classic championship game. So the 1st game for all squads is going to be on December 7tth.

Thankfully looking at how the rescheduling was done, there's a possibility that the officials assigned to the game will still get a chance to work.

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Just found out that the Jamboree where I was working crowd control is now cancelled due to our crazy winter weather up here.

You can get an alternate workout by going to the mall and performing crowd control on the obstreperous kiddies waiting in line for Santa pictures. Probably pays better as well.
Don't forget your taser!!!

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Mark:

Billy Mac talked about having fresh legs for a varsity game.

Please show the Forum the special sock and shoes that you wear to keep your legs fresh, nudge, nudge, , .

MTD, Sr.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Mark:

Billy Mac talked about having fresh legs for a varsity game.

Please show the Forum the special sock and shoes that you wear to keep your legs fresh, nudge, nudge, , .

MTD, Sr.

C'mon Sr.....like Mark needs your help!

[chseagle]

It's an hour drive to get to the nearest mall. Only 15 minutes to get the BB games.

Also currently the mall has no security openings.

Originally Posted by justacoach

You can get an alternate workout by going to the mall and performing crowd control on the obstreperous kiddies waiting in line for Santa pictures. Probably pays better as well.
Don't forget your taser!!!

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by chseagle

It's an hour drive to get to the nearest mall. Only 15 minutes to get the BB games.

Also currently the mall has no security openings.

Don't give up hope, most Santa concessions are independent contractors. Talk to the big guy himself