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The_Rookie Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:05am

First Game in 4 Hours!
 
My First Ever HS game is in 4 Hours!...Called my R last night and he did not know that he was scheduled to work the game..YIKES!

I think I already made my first solid call BEFORE stepping on the Court:)

GoodwillRef Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:07am

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Originally Posted by The_Rookie (Post 710278)
My First Ever HS game is in 4 Hours!...Called my R last night and he did not know that he was scheduled to work the game..YIKES!

I think I already made my first solid call BEFORE stepping on the Court:)

Good luck...try to have fun.

Indianaref Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:43am

Good luck tonight. Be patient with the whistle and slow down, don't be in a rush. Have fun!

dsqrddgd909 Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:20pm

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Originally Posted by The_Rookie (Post 710278)
My First Ever HS game is in 4 Hours!...Called my R last night and he did not know that he was scheduled to work the game..YIKES!

I think I already made my first solid call BEFORE stepping on the Court:)

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

fullor30 Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:34pm

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Originally Posted by The_Rookie (Post 710278)
My First Ever HS game is in 4 Hours!...Called my R last night and he did not know that he was scheduled to work the game..YIKES!

I think I already made my first solid call BEFORE stepping on the Court:)

Act like you've been there and no belted pants!!!!!!:D

Mark Padgett Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:40pm

And remember the first rule of officiating. :D

You guys knew it was coming, didn't you.:rolleyes:

ref3808 Mon Dec 27, 2010 01:04pm

Good Luck
 
Have fun, have a patient whistle, let us know how it goes.

Terrapins Fan Mon Dec 27, 2010 01:21pm

The games get easier as you move up. Better players better coaches and better refs!

Have fun.

Rich Mon Dec 27, 2010 01:35pm

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Originally Posted by Mark Padgett (Post 710283)
And remember the first rule of officiating. :D

You guys knew it was coming, didn't you.:rolleyes:

In football, I experimented with a longer lanyard a few seasons ago. It's designed so that you can hold the whistle in your hand and run without having your arm restricted by the short lanyard (football officials, at least the good ones, do not work with the whistle in their mouths).

My first thought that day was to remember rule number 1 of officiating. Recently, I realized that rule also applies when wearing a necktie.

BillyMac Mon Dec 27, 2010 02:22pm

Nevermind ...
 
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Originally Posted by RichMSN (Post 710288)
I realized that rule also applies when wearing a necktie.

That's either some long necktie, or some long ...?

BillyMac Mon Dec 27, 2010 02:23pm

Enjoy ...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Rookie (Post 710278)
My First Ever HS game is in 4 Hours!

Have fun. Be sure to give us an update tomorrow. With all the gory details.

Rich Mon Dec 27, 2010 02:35pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 710294)
That's either some long necktie, or some long ...?

Depends how much you bend over in the process.

Bad Zebra Mon Dec 27, 2010 03:14pm

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Originally Posted by The_Rookie (Post 710278)
...Called my R last night and he did not know that he was scheduled to work the game..YIKES!

Chances are the R on this game with you will not be the best or worst official you ever work with, but you WILL remember him. Try not to let him, or your experience, or lack of, get in your head during the game. Focus on the calls and the action. Nobody else in the gym knows that it's your first (except maybe the R)

Don't forget to BREATHE! Good luck,

RobbyinTN Mon Dec 27, 2010 03:28pm

Don't think of it as your first HS game - think of it as just another game where you do your best. I am sure you don't try less at a MS or JV game just because it isn't a HS game so give it your best and don't worry about what level it is - no need to put pressure on yourself that you don't need

letemplay Mon Dec 27, 2010 05:11pm

Don't forget
 
to double check your bag. Be ready for anything. My first V contest the R says I'm givin the pregame and tossin it!


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