all part of my job?

[BayStateRef]

Originally Posted by just another ref

This week there was a tournament at the idiot school and my son's team was playing. Last night, we arrived, I showed my official's card and my wife and I walked in, but a few minutes later the doorkeeper came in and said sorry but Mr. (idiot) says we don't accept these cards. Well today a friend of mine went in, presented his card and was welcomed.

I hate to be the skunk at the picnic, but if your son is playing in a tournament, why do you think you should get in for free? You are there as a parent, not an official. I presume all the other players' parents had to pay.