Approached and berated by two parents

[mplagrow]

Yes, the WIAA does give an officiating number to all officials, I actually assumed that was standard practice everywhere. Almost all grade school leagues follow WIAA rules, not surprised that the parent thought that reporting a ref to the WIAA would actually mean something (it wouldn't).

Originally Posted by ODog

? What jurisdiction could that body possibly have over 7th grade girls basketball?

And do you really have an "officiating number"? Is that a thing? These are just curiosities of mine.

As for your sitch, we've all been there. It's part of the gig. Fun, huh?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mplagrow

Yes, the WIAA does give an officiating number to all officials, I actually assumed that was standard practice everywhere. Almost all grade school leagues follow WIAA rules, not surprised that the parent thought that reporting a ref to the WIAA would actually mean something (it wouldn't).

We have an Elementary School Association on our state and they follow all the NF Rules for the most part with some modifications, but we also have an IHSA number. I would never give that number to anyone outside of an IHSA contest and would not give it to them after the game. It is listed where it needs to be and that would be in the book or the website. I would never volunteer that information no matter who that person is asking.

Peace

[deecee]

My only advice to you is to keep communications between you and a coach to a minimum and only the facts. Saying things like, "That was the only bad call I had though." can only lead to trouble and tension.

Also, like it was said before, a simple, "I've heard enough." is sufficient. You don't need the extra verbiage, "..Or else it's a T." Unless you plan on turning around and mimicking rotating your revolvers on your fingers and putting them back in your holster. Then I would encourage this method, and please video it.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by deecee

You don't need the extra verbiage, "..Or else it's a T." Unless you plan on turning around and mimicking rotating your revolvers on your fingers and putting them back in your holster. Then I would encourage this method, and please video it.

That's pretty funny. Just thinking about how that would look made me laugh.

[refprof]

Originally Posted by Smitty

That's pretty funny. Just thinking about how that would look made me laugh.

When asked, I respond by saying, "Joey Crawford"

[Mark Padgett]

"Sorry sir. I'm not allowed to give out my name. It's part of my witness protection agreement."