Very Serious Injury

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Judtech

I know that JrHi games are basically scrums. BUT, if the video shows you were negligent in your duties, you could be in trouble. The first question the officials are going to be asked is this "How did she end up on the ground?" If you can't answer that, it will be EASY to prove negligence on the officials part. If the player went down due to some type of retaliation from the other player, negligence/standard of care again. No we don't "cause" injuries but we can be held responsible.

I'd like to see a written definition of negligence in officiating a jr. hi or below basketball game.

A guy is speeding 100 mph and has a wreck. Is the cop who was on duty responsible?

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I'd like to see a written definition of negligence in officiating a jr. hi or below basketball game.

A guy is speeding 100 mph and has a wreck. Is the cop who was on duty responsible?

It depends. Was the cop chasing them? Did the speeder pass in front of an officer who was monitoring traffic? Were other people involved in the accident? What types of and how many injuries were there? I mean, Barney Fife guarding the bank with his one bullet will not be held negligent for an accident with injuries on I - 95
There is a reason that police departments now have STRICT regulations regarding high speed chases. That is because they HAVE been found as contributory to accidents in these type of chases.
As far as JrHi or below level of basketball, what difference does that make? An officials responsibilities are the same whether it is a college game or an itty bitty league game

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I'd like to see a written definition of negligence in officiating a jr. hi or below basketball game.

A guy is speeding 100 mph and has a wreck. Is the cop who was on duty responsible?

If that cop observed him speeding and chose not to enforce the speed limit, then yes, he could be held to some level of culpability.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

If that cop observed him speeding and chose not to enforce the speed limit, then yes, he could be held to some level of cupability.

No, the cop didn't see him. Kinda like a lot of things in a jr. high game.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

But girls at this age foul and foul and foul. It is not unusual to have 40 plus fouls and 20 plus jump balls.

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

From past experience, these girls have very few skill and just beat up on one another game after game.

They are the hardest to officiate.

I had one game that was 11-12 in Double OT with 50 fouls and not a single basketball. ALL FREE THROWS.

Originally Posted by just another ref

No matter what the video shows, the officials are not responsible for injuries, in spite of what the fans say: "Y'all are gonna let somebody get hurt out there!"

I've observed numerous games over the years where the officials just want to get the check and get out...not calling contact that should be a foul because it will stop the clock. I could anticipate that a major injury in such a game could lead to a ruling against the officials.

If every official would call fouls, the girls will eventually figure out how to play correctly. It is the not calling of these fouls on a consistent basis that leaves the players with the idea that they way they're playing is acceptable. And it will continue until they're penalized for the contact. Sure, it will take 15 minutes longer, but only for a few games. Magically, they'll learn to play with their hands off. It will not help players with "skills" but it will clean up the game.