Quarter Length

[pfan1981]

The other week at my school, they changed two middle school games to 3 middle school games. Granted they shortened the quarters and warm up times of the games, but it still went an hour and half longer than normal. The referees were not real happy about the extra time for no extra pay, nor was I at the scoring table.

I have an email into the AD for clarification. I totally understand that it is Freshman level basketball and records don't truly matter.

[scrounge]

Originally Posted by pfan1981

The other week at my school, they changed two middle school games to 3 middle school games. Granted they shortened the quarters and warm up times of the games, but it still went an hour and half longer than normal. The referees were not real happy about the extra time for no extra pay, nor was I at the scoring table.

I have an email into the AD for clarification. I totally understand that it is Freshman level basketball and records don't truly matter.

Now that seems like dirty pool. It's one thing to change the parameters of one game, that's within their purview. But to add games without notification? Did they at least politely ask the refs to stay for the extra game or just assumed they would? What if one had a conflict?

[pfan1981]

Originally Posted by scrounge

Now that seems like dirty pool. It's one thing to change the parameters of one game, that's within their purview. But to add games without notification? Did they at least politely ask the refs to stay for the extra game or just assumed they would? What if one had a conflict?

They let me (scoring table) know earlier in the week. I don't believe they let the refs know about the change.

I'm coming to realize a fine line here.....as an "employee" of the event, you don't want to burn any bridges that would affect future employment with that district.

What do you think about this "line"?

Ben

[Adam]

Originally Posted by pfan1981

The other week at my school, they changed two middle school games to 3 middle school games. Granted they shortened the quarters and warm up times of the games, but it still went an hour and half longer than normal. The referees were not real happy about the extra time for no extra pay, nor was I at the scoring table.

I have an email into the AD for clarification. I totally understand that it is Freshman level basketball and records don't truly matter.

I would either be getting paid for three games, or blocking that school for good.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Adam

I would either be getting paid for three games, or blocking that school for good.

They'd be paying for 3 or I wouldn't start the game. They paid for 2, they get 2.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

They'd be paying for 3 or I wouldn't start the game. They paid for 2, they get 2.

You're right, if they pay on site. Most here pay by mailing a check later, though.