Realizing that these games can mean a lot to the coaches, players, and fans. No matter the level, treat every game as important, that is part of our professionalism as officials.
From my pregame conference: This game is the most important game being played anywhere tonight for these kids, fans, and coaches. Let’s make sure we officiate the game keeping that in mind, through effort, and attitude.
One caveat. Many of us that work "lower level" games will make adjustments in terms of switching on fouls, throwin situations, etc., but these adjustments are made with the approval of the person who assigns these types of games.
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Last edited by BillyMac; Fri Jun 21, 2013 at 07:04am.
It most certainly is. As I said, the games are absolutely meaningless.
They are not totally meaningless. The outcomes are meaningless and no one puts up banners for who wins a summer league or tournament, that is for sure.
But I would not change how I call the game because it is not the regular season. Actually summer is sometimes where we as officials get a reputation. And if we are not able to handle games and officiating them appropriately, we will be seen that way during the season. I would never not call something just because the outcome is not going to be in the paper.
Just my two cents.
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