Just a Word of Caution...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by k_st8r

i arrive at the school wearing black shorts and a black u/a shirt... locker room or not... pull on pants over shorts and shirt over u/a shirt... no issue ever.

I can't speak for other sports, but here, if you show up to a game dressed like that when they've provided a locker room, you'll be moving on down in schedule. You'd likely get one warning at the high school level before you found your services were no longer needed at that level.

[Raymond]

Either arrive dressed or ask for a space to change in the school. But changing in parking lot of any school should not be part of the equation when it comes to basketball officiating.

[k_st8r]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I can't speak for other sports, but here, if you show up to a game dressed like that when they've provided a locker room, you'll be moving on down in schedule. You'd likely get one warning at the high school level before you found your services were no longer needed at that level.

LMAO-Sounds like your area requires a uniform to prepare for a uniform.
"a warning" for anything Non-court related??? I'd tell the assignor "good luck with that.". You don't just get called up to 3 man varsity ball until your either ready, or requested. In my area, you are either "qualified" or not. I don't play politics with assignors. I am an independant contractor. I let my court work do my talking. Plenty of assignors, and I work for Every assignor in the area that does HS ball. We are lucky here, as Refs we have ALOT of ball, and it is a pretty small group of Varsity bball refs. 10 guys waiting for a shot for every slot. Additionally, if asked to wear business casual to HS games, I would, but our assignors wouldn't go there. Here you are wanted not needed.

Be on time, hustle, know the rules, call a good game, dress properly and act professional, throughout the competition. it really is pretty much that simple.

[APG]

Originally Posted by k_st8r

LMAO-Sounds like your area requires a uniform to prepare for a uniform.
"a warning" for anything Non-court related??? I'd tell the assignor "good luck with that.". You don't just get called up to 3 man varsity ball until your either ready, or requested. In my area, you are either "qualified" or not. I don't play politics with assignors. I am an independant contractor. I let my court work do my talking. Plenty of assignors, and I work for Every assignor in the area that does HS ball. We are lucky here, as Refs we have ALOT of ball, and it is a pretty small group of Varsity bball refs. 10 guys waiting for a shot for every slot. Additionally, if asked to wear business casual to HS games, I would, but our assignors wouldn't go there. Here you are wanted not needed.

Be on time, hustle, know the rules, call a good game, dress properly and act professional, throughout the competition. it really is pretty much that simple.

To me, while technically not mandated, it's a matter of first appearances and impressions. I want to appear as professional as possible the moment I step inside the building...especially if it's my first time there. It's the same reason I've been advised to have a neat appearance as it relates to hair, being clean cut or neat facial hair, etc. Technically, one could go looking like a homeless person, know the rules, hustle, and call a great game, but that person is going to start behind the eight ball the minute he steps into the building and I'm guessing will have trouble moving up the proverbial ladder.

Of course, all of that is for regular season type games. If it's a rec or summer league type deal, I'm not as concerned about what I'm wearing going to the game.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by k_st8r

LMAO-Sounds like your area requires a uniform to prepare for a uniform.
"a warning" for anything Non-court related??? I'd tell the assignor "good luck with that.".

Are you saying that we can curse out the secretary at the school and you think that is going to go over well with any assignor? There is more to our job than what we do on the lines. If that was the case I could not show up to games and that should be OK if I get what you are saying.

Originally Posted by k_st8r

You don't just get called up to 3 man varsity ball until your either ready, or requested. In my area, you are either "qualified" or not. I don't play politics with assignors. I am an independant contractor. I let my court work do my talking. Plenty of assignors, and I work for Every assignor in the area that does HS ball. We are lucky here, as Refs we have ALOT of ball, and it is a pretty small group of Varsity bball refs. 10 guys waiting for a shot for every slot. Additionally, if asked to wear business casual to HS games, I would, but our assignors wouldn't go there. Here you are wanted not needed.

What do you mean "I don't play the politics with assignors?" If the schools do not like the behavior or actions of the officials that are sent to their school, the assignor works for the schools not you. You are an independent contractor, but someone can decide not to use you. It is not their right to give you anything if they choose not to and they do not have to give you a reason why either. It is like going to a job interview, you think most people are going to get jobs going to that interview in jeans and a ripped t-shirt?

Originally Posted by k_st8r

Be on time, hustle, know the rules, call a good game, dress properly and act professional, throughout the competition. it really is pretty much that simple.

Being professional is more than what we do on the court.

Peace

[Adam]

Kstate,
So many cliches, so little time. Do can you spot the contradictions within your post?

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by k_st8r

dress properly and act professional

Looking professional goes hand in hand with acting professional.

I don't arrive at a site without a collared shirt on. If it's a Saturday and I'm not coming from work wearing a shirt and tie, I'll at least put on nice shoes with my nicer jeans and a collared shirt tucked in.