Talking to players

[deecee]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I'm glad you asked! Here are our four objectives as officials:

1. Ensure player safety
2. Ensure games are played fairly, according to the rules
3. Help players develop skills and knowledge of the sport
4. Promote sportsmanship

I disagree with the last 2. I am not their coach and/or mentor and I enforce sportsmanship standards. The coach and school district needs to promote it.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by deecee

I disagree with the last 2. I am not their coach and/or mentor and I enforce sportsmanship standards. The coach and school district needs to promote it.

The first one is also untrue. We can't "ensure" safety -- players get hurt on legal plays and on illegal plays that we can't prevent.