Post-Game Cordials...

[stiffler3492]

The standard protocol would be to get off the floor as soon as that final buzzer rings, especially if the game was contentious.

If you're in a situation where you're doing multiple games in a row, then you might not have a choice. I've also found my partner "supervising" the handshake line, and I've joined him just for unity's sake.

That said, I much prefer to be gone at the final buzzer.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

If you're in a situation where you're doing multiple games in a row, then you might not have a choice.

Even then there's almost always the opportunity to go outside to make a phone call, see a man about a horse, check the schedule board, etc.

[Travelling Man]

OK then I shall heed the collective wisdom that inheres here and continue with my practice of going away to my side of the personal space---of course being cordial if they approach me first.
I will NOT be supervisiong any greet line---as the players already know how to do that and the coaches have that responsibility.
thanks guys, as a woman ref it 's always a struggle to properly balance cordiality with professionalism

[JRutledge]

First of all you are not the first female officials. There are many that do the same things as the men. The successful ones just approach the game the same as anyone else and do their job. Your job is to officiate, not be everyone's friend or necessarily nice to everyone. Stop using that as an excuse to not do your job or to want to do something else. Yes there will be some different challenges for you as a female, but not as much as you think. And often many advantageous if you officiate women's or girl's basketball.

Peace