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I have family in that school system (Fairfax and Lanier). That'll spook you.

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Originally Posted by TravisFL (Post 865328)

I was supposed to do a Middle School Double Header but when I arrived at the parking lot yesterday I got a call from my assigner and he said the games were canceled because of a shooting that placed the visiting middle school on lock-down. I looked for any news of it but couldn't find any, so I imagine it was near the campus, not on the campus.

There went my well needed $92. :rolleyes:

Once again, contracts seem to be one way documents.

Why shouldn't an official get paid for this? I can't think of any good reason. He agrees to work for $92. Blocks his calendar. Can't take any other games on that date. Drives to the school. Game is cancelled.

You remember correctly......

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Originally Posted by ocreferee (Post 865290)

The gym holds up to 5,000 if I remember correctly.

There were about 4900 empty seats for my game! :rolleyes:

Thanks for pointing out that Robinson is not in DC--it's in suburban Northern Virginia. Place is definitely huge and the composite/rubber floor is a killer on the legs of post-30 year olds!