It's Over

[Adam]

The season is over. For the first time since Thanksgiving, my arbiter schedule is empty. I've worked more games than ever, I think, this year, so it's going to be weird not having a game to get ready for.

[wfd21]

Me too. Had some good playoff asignments, had a good season. Still havn't put the gear away yet. Wife dosn't like me hanging around the house. I guarentee the "honey dew" list will be up soon.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

The season is over. For the first time since Thanksgiving, my arbiter schedule is empty. I've worked more games than ever, I think, this year, so it's going to be weird not having a game to get ready for.

Just curious, Snaq - how many games did you work for the season? BTW - I've got one more weekend of kids rec games (probably will have 4 or 5 that weekend) then spring kids league starts the second weekend in April.

[JRutledge]

Well I have two left and will be done on Friday. I am kind of looking forward to the next two games and watching basketball the following week. I love this time of year even though the season will soon be over.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I love this time of year even though the season will soon be over.

I hate this time of year because the season will soon be over.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I hate this time of year because the season will soon be over.

These games are the reason I love this time of year. High pressure, good crowds and the loser goes home. It is what makes March Madness fun at all levels. It has to end sometime. Also you could take up another sport and have something to do until then.

Peace

[JugglingReferee]

I've got 2 games left: Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, in our provincial finals.

If I'm selected past round 2, I will work Tuesday night, and hopefully Wednesday morning, or even Wednesday night too.


I have a love-hate with this time of the year.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Well I have two left and will be done on Friday. I am kind of looking forward to the next two games and watching basketball the following week. I love this time of year even though the season will soon be over.

Peace

Two left for me, too. Ending earlier than I'd like, but that's out of my hands.

Saturday night, if the seeds hold, the gym will be absolutely packed for a really good game, third round, my last game of the season. It will be a good way to end the season. Game 58 (varsity/juco) for me, BTW. If I didn't have a day job and have to drive good distances for a lot of my games, I'd work more. As it is, I'll probably cut back a bit next season.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Just curious, Snaq - how many games did you work for the season? BTW - I've got one more weekend of kids rec games (probably will have 4 or 5 that weekend) then spring kids league starts the second weekend in April.

I'll have to go through arbiter to count, I'll get back with you on it. I'll promise it won't be close to your count, though.

[Camron Rust]

I've got either 3 or 4 left..will know tomorrow....last of which will be on 3/10. I'm sort of not looking forward to the end. My last 4 games have all been very fun.....3 that went down to the wire....great crowds...lots of fun. If they were all like that, I could keep going indefinitely.

[Jeremy Hohn]

After working 6 days a week since New Year's I am ready for the summer camp season to start...and offseason conditioning to get back in shape...

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

The season is over. For the first time since Thanksgiving, my arbiter schedule is empty. I've worked more games than ever, I think, this year, so it's going to be weird not having a game to get ready for.

Three more state assignments as the post-season state tourney advances, then something new and different for me this year. Taking a mini-vacation with the wife to watch the state semi-finals and finals, which means me watching basketball games and crews for three days and her enjoying room service and relaxing the whole time, spending all the money I earned from game fees.
NASO hotel discounts aren't valid there during tournament weekend, but I'm sure it will be worth the extra bucks.
Then summer camps.
Then do it all over again.
This is my social life.

[Welpe]

I've been done for three weeks but I just finished my paperwork for taxes today so I have game counts in front of me.

I only worked 42 games this last season but I didn't get started until December and only had a few assignments until January and even then I took a week off.

This was a good season for me, though it started rough, I felt I finished fairly strong. I never played basketball above 8th grade rec league so it's taken me some time to get a sense for the game and I feel like I'm progressing along well.

Now I'm looking to go to camp this summer and see if I can break into varsity ball this next season.

[Toren]

I guess I'm officially done as well. I was hoping to get another round of playoff action, but Sunday has come and gone without the notification.

This was my first year doing playoffs and I had 1 boys game that was a 2 point game and second round that was a 5 point game. I also had a first round girls game that was a blowout. So I was very happy with my postseason. Can't wait to get into camps this summer.

[Lcubed48]

My games are done, but I have a busy week none the less.

I have softball scrimmages on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

On Wednesday, Friday, and maybe Saturday, I'll be watching all my colleagues at the Seigel Center in the State Semis and Finals.

Unfortunately, work still must get done also. That just means that sleep will be in short supply this week. I work the 11PM to 7AM shift.

The brownie points are already banked. Last night was dinner out followed by a performance of the Lion King.