first game(s)

[pzebra]

Registered in mid-Decemeber, first games today. Local youth rec league.

Three games...3rd grade boys, and two 3rd/4th grade girls today. 8:00 minute quarters, running clock. Halftimes almost non-existant (2 minutes). Boys game was close (but no OT), girls games lopsided.

I am already asking myself if I am cut out for this. I learned it is a lot easier to read the rulebook than to put it all into practice.

I will say the coaches were all very cordial and understanding.

Was supposed to have a 10 year veteran partner, but stuff happens. Ended up starting first game solo. So obviously no pre-game. Replacement partner arrives about a minute into the first game. (he had worked multiple games in the same league at a different site immediately before arriving) Partner has been registered less time than me, but had done a few games already. He carried me.

I found myself getting in a hurry adminstering throw-ins (esp. to the team that was behind). I was way too timid on blowing the whistle. Had a lot of jump balls the probably should have been fouls. Missed double dribbles that my partner called, but I clearly should have been in position for. I can think of many more things I did wrong, but then this post would be several pages long.