Pre-Game Poll

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by packersowner

I am not there to start a "measuring" contest. I try to say something like, "Hey , what do you do for a living? How long you have been running in-between the lines?"

Any suggestions on a conversation starter?

I'm fairly new to my Association and haven't reffed with everyone yet. I usually introduce myself and say something like,

Me - "So, how long have you been reffing?"

Answer:

Me - "This is the start of my ninth season of doing ball and 2nd in the Association. I've been doing V ball for three yrs now, you?"

Answer:

Then I go from there.

My Association usually pears me up with Senior Officials so they can teach their ways, as well as observe and report back.

As has been stated, some of their pre-games are better than others, but, they all do them. Some by a list, some off a board, others from memory. Always good discussion.