Originally Posted by stiffler3492 (Post 868582)

I also got my start in intramurals in college. Great time, some partners better than others, eventually got to work in Assembly Hall (Indiana).

Anyways. There were nights, working at least two games, where I'd have four or more tech's. I honestly didn't care if a player swore because he missed a shot or made a bad pass or whatever, but the minute he swore at us, or at his opponent, bang.

Officiating peers is tough, no doubt. Those games can get out of hand if you don't have the cajones to take care of business.

Originally Posted by rekent (Post 868586)

Oh I certainly was able to take care of business, was just hobbled a little by partners not calling and my limitations in what I could issue.

I had the same policy, something said when you are upset at yourself or team was ok as long as it couldn't be heard net court over, but anything at me or in taunting an opponent and you're whacked quick.

Originally Posted by JetMetFan (Post 868604)

I feel bad for you during those first three years.

Originally Posted by just another ref (Post 868575)

Yes, this is interesting. I find that many rec leagues bend the other way and are quick to issue flagrants, even if they don't call them that and probably sometimes don't even know the term.

"You! Get out!"

Originally Posted by JetMetFan (Post 868604)

We had an extra element for two of my years: if someone received an unsportsmanlike tech, they had to work for us for one night before they'd be allowed to play again. Guys really cleaned up their act those years once they realized how tough it is.