Just a Word of Caution...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

That's just plain stupid.

Is it high maintenance or being a prima donna to demand that the court be free of debris and water leaks? What about the baskets being properly secured? Speaking of security, what about proper security for the officials -- whatever that may be? How about demanding that the teams wear proper uniforms, the coaches abide by the rules, and the clock run on properly?

If you're satisfied with what's being offered by the school in the situation described here, that's fine. But don't criticize those who are not. A locker room demand is NOT unreasonable for basketball. Baseball, softball, and soccer may be a little different due to the location of the field, but basketball si an indoor sport where most teams have access to their own locker rooms to change. Officials should have the same courtesy.

I wasn't criticizing anyone for not wanting to accept it. I was taking exception to one who criticized those who felt, for whatever reason, they had to accept the conditions as they were. Personally, I'm not in a position where I have to make that choice. When I was, I did one season of ms ball and stopped due to pay issues, but I wasn't about to criticize the officials who were working for that pay without a lockerroom to use.

My statement about a prima dona was in response to the proverbial official who shows up to a ms game demanding an office to change in when it's not part of the agreed-upon accomodations made with the association; and then refuses to work the game when his demands aren't met.

The fact is, it's something that has to be negotiated rather than demanded by individual officials.

The OP is, if the association leadership is smart, a great opportunity to discuss the issue with the schools.