Career No-nos.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

17. Wearing a belt anywhere except a corner of Connecticut.

[brainbrian]

Some of these depend on the level you're refereeing. I'm going to dress differently going to a middle school game than college game. Weekend church league you're never going to get all officials to not interact with their friends who may be coaching or a spectator. Also, some of these are common sense for life in general. You should never tell someone to shut up, be late, or verbally people. Nothing special in refereeing.

I think the big career no-no in the list is complaining about your partners and the assignor. Word will get around. I also think you need to make sure you show up for your games, be reliable, and do not turn back games to your assignor without a valid reason.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

17. Wearing a belt anywhere except a corner of Connecticut.

While there may be a few exceptions in some other areas somewhere out in the boondocks, I agree with you.

Whistles & Stripes: Well said. Where were you on my earlier thread? I really could have used some backup.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

While there may be a few exceptions in some other areas somewhere out in the boondocks, I agree with you.

Whistles & Stripes: Well said. Where were you on my earlier thread? I really could have used some backup.

I was reading along, enjoying my popcorn.