Top 10

[Cyber-Ref]

Ten things that happened in my first 21 games reffing rec league (boys 7-8) and (girls 7-8-9 & 11-12).

1. The ball got wedged between the rim and backboard.

2. I called an obvious violation on a 7-8-9 girl who then stopped and stood in the middle of the backcourt and cried out loud.

3. 3 games have been done with opposing teams wearing identical colored shirts.

4. A small boy came out of the stands and started shooting at the opposite basket during play.

5. A volunteer mom scorekeeper had the score sheet some what messed up. Coaches agreed to start 3rd quarter tied. Mom claimed she had dislexia.

6. After a particularly good scoring play a 7-8 boy pulled his religious medal out of his shirt and was fondling it as he was running back on defense.

7. Have had 3 near misses, as dead ball recoveries have been thrown at my face from close range by 7-8 boys.

8. Partner took a hard pass to the groin from close range. Another " dead ball recovery ".

9. Several kids have run off the floor during play for various reasons: scared, confused, thirsty, full bladder, to various places, parents, bench, drinking fountain, lavatory.

10. Have had 4 different partners and have learned from each of them.