First Game in 4 Hours!

[The_Rookie]

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]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

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]

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

[dsqrddgd909]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

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]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

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!!!!!!

[Mark Padgett]

And remember the first rule of officiating.

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

[ref3808]

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

[Terrapins Fan]

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

Have fun.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

And remember the first rule of officiating.

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

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]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I realized that rule also applies when wearing a necktie.

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

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

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]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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

Depends how much you bend over in the process.

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

...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]

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]

to double check your bag. Be ready for anything. My first V contest the R says I'm givin the pregame and tossin it!