Change in officials due to emergencies

[Adam]

Originally Posted by chseagle

It's for reasons like this that I have the thinking that it's better that multiple people be trained in table operations.

And the fact that the game was completed as scheduled tells me it's not really necessary.

[BillyMac]

It is suggested to us to always keep a packed bag in our car. You would be surprised how quickly an official can show up in an emergency when we have three hundred officials, in only forty towns packed closely together, when it takes less than an hour for the longest ride from one part of our county to another. Sometimes it only take a few minutes. Our assigner is great. He's available 24/7 on his cell phone. He always answers on the first or second ring, and has all Arbiter information available to him at all times.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

It is suggested to us to always keep a packed bag in our car.

Last yr one of our Association Officals did just that and when a State Playoff Official was a no show before the game due to traffic, he suited up and refereed his first playoff game. Pretty cool.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Last yr one of our Association Officals did just that and when a State Playoff Official was a no show before the game due to traffic, he suited up and refereed his first playoff game. Pretty cool.

I had my gear with me and was able to work as a white hat in a provincial football final.

When it comes to having your gear in your truck, rtg: just do it!

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

And the fact that the game was completed as scheduled tells me it's not really necessary.

You don't think having a backup timer, backup scorer, and then an apprentice trained in both would make you feel more secure?

I'd also like backup ball boys, personally...