Jackets pre game

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Moosie74

One board I work with requires them for varsity only, optional at JV. I had a JV girls game last year at a very small school and my partner flipped out on me because I didn't have a jacket. He said he was a varsity official and if I wanted to be one too, I should dress the part.

I wonder if I should call the foul from 50' away like he did too? I'm lead A33 is off ball right in front me and puts a hand on B1, no big deal. Partner calls A33 for a foul. A23 was just in front of him when he made the call. He reports and the scorer says you mean 2-3 correct? He says no, 3-3, I had it all the way.

The second paragraph isn't really relevant. Get a jacket.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Kansas Ref

I agree, jackets have been de riguer, and I've never bothered to ask why it is necessary. I prefer to wear mine at the proper times (pregame, half time, post game), I like the quasi-anonymity it provides---tho everyone knows I am the ref tho ( I mean what else would that guy standing at halfcourt talking with another guy dressed the same way be doing aside from reffing the game? lol). I do like the warmth it provides during halftime and the cover it provides quick juant to my car after the game tho.

Don't wear part of your uniform to the car. Put it away and put your regular clothes back on.

[j51969]

Originally Posted by Rich

The second paragraph isn't really relevant. Get a jacket.

Agreed