We're the video that shows this? I'd like to see it.

It doesn't. It's an assumption on my part. And a good one.

So would that make it an 'informed' opinion or an 'uninformed' opinion?

Any adult who admittedly spends the majority of the game harping on the referees rather than cheering for their team is, by definition, a buffoon.

What's your point?

Informed:

Ya, this makes me laugh. It may as well be Charlie Brown's teacher reading it because no one listens.

I don't mind it being read. Even if just one person at that game listens to it and lets it sink in then it's a positive thing.

Reading Is Fundamental ...
 

We have players read the sportsmanship statement. Home reads the first half. Visitor reads the second half.

What if they defer?

We Don't Need No Stinkin' Sportsmanship Statement ...
 

They don't, but if they did, then a fight would probably break out before the National Anthem. What a way to start the game.

My favorite line is:

"The officials assigned are neutral and are licensed by the WIAA. They are assigned based on their proven ability to officiate games at this level."

At this point, I normally chuckle and tell my partner, "They don't know me very well, do they?"

I feel the same way. If we did not read those lines than when you took action someone would complain they did not know or were not told.

Peace

They're going to complain anyway (this thread is proof). Personally, I'm more inclined to at least think the site admin takes it seriously (not every school here does something like this).

For some reason, I like it when they (game admin) ask, proactively, "Did you have any issues in the first half?" Even better when they ask about a particularly loud section; it tells me they're paying attention even if they're a bit over-zealous. I'll take that over the invisible assistant football coach anyday.

I have never been under the impression that they will not complain or say things. I think what it does is give you something to point to when their behavior goes over the top. It is like not reading the legal writing on a contract, it is not someone else's fault you ignored the fine print. As I said in my area this is usually certain conferences that read a statement and in the playoffs it is apart of the list that must be read as well as other comments about the playoffs or advertising.

Peace