Flying Solo!

[The_Rookie]

First time in a HS game that my partner did not show up!...He ends up going to the wrong school.

So, Boys Freshman game and I am flying solo...My luck game goes into OT!!

I ended up calling about 25 fouls in the game.

Here is the kicker: The parents from losing team come up to me after the game and shake my hand and thank me for my hard work and one parent said you were better than some 2 man Crews!!!

Nice to be appreciated

[Triad zebra]

Good Job!!! Did you ask the players to be on the honor system on calling the lines opposite of where you were?

[APG]

Did y'all contact each other before the game? Here, the R is required to get in contact with his partner(s) 48 hours before the game...heck I'll even do it even if I'm not the R.

[The_Rookie]

Originally Posted by APG

Did y'all contact each other before the game? Here, the R is required to get in contact with his partner(s) 48 hours before the game...heck I'll even do it even if I'm not the R.

He was the R on the game. No contact. tried calling him 30 minutes before tip but he had his cell off

BTW, AD gave me both checks

[APG]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

He was the R on the game. No contact. tried calling him 30 minutes before tip but he had his cell off

BTW, AD gave me both checks

Like I mentioned...if the R isn't timely in contacting me, then I'm putting the wheels in motion...e-mail and a phone call. Hopefully it helps avoid situations like yours.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

He was the R on the game. No contact. tried calling him 30 minutes before tip but he had his cell off

BTW, AD gave me both checks

Here, the entire crew can pay fines if you don't make contact and a partner doesn't show. I email three days ahead, and if I don't have a response by the day before, I call. By game day, if we haven't heard back, the assignor gets a phone call (his directive).

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Adam

Here, the entire crew can pay fines if you don't make contact and a partner doesn't show. I email three days ahead, and if I don't have a response by the day before, I call. By game day, if we haven't heard back, the assignor gets a phone call (his directive).

Some people think grown men shouldn't contact each other to confirm game details.

[The_Rookie]

Originally Posted by Triad zebra

Good Job!!! Did you ask the players to be on the honor system on calling the lines opposite of where you were?

I met with all the starting players from both teams in center circle before tip and apologized for my partner not being there and flying solo. Told them that sportsmanship is even more important today with just me calling the game.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

My luck game goes into OT!!

Luck had nothing to do with it.