New Youth Sports Law in Florida

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by Adam

Nothing they said after this would matter. I don't call a lot of them, but I'm not going to work a game where I know any I did call wouldn't be supported.

Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

Big. Red. Flag.

Run away...don't walk.

Unfortunately, the nice guy in me said "it's all about the kids" and "I'd hate for this league to not have enough officials." The assignor also begged. I gave the league the benefit of the doubt (again, against my better judgment) that everyone would be respectful of the church atmosphere and any issues would be corrected swiftly. Alas, that did not go according to plan. I should've known better after this many years. Thankfully, for the league's sake, the church stepped in after the season and relieved the director of his duties. Not that it matters to me anymore, but at least something was done about it, if for no one other than the kids' sake.

I avoid most wreck and church leagues altogether.

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

The Toledo CYO basketball uses NFHS Basketball Rules with two modifications: 1) No dunking allowed. PERIOD!! It is a TF. 2) All TFs for dunking or unsportsmanlike behavior, including players and bench personnell is considered a FTF and automatice ejection.

MTD, Sr.

I'm always intrigued by no-dunking rules -- and wonder if they are inspired by old equipment in many gyms (very possible for CYO -- older schools may not have spring wound rims) or to avoid intimidation (which I think is bogus, but, hey, it's their rules).

[JRutledge]

The line, "It is all about the kids" gets us in trouble a lot. If you do not like what you are leaving your house to do, you should not go. JMO.

Peace

[Rich]

I believe in the value of youth and interscholastic sports, but you will never, ever hear me use those words.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rich

I believe in the value of youth and interscholastic sports, but you will never, ever hear me use those words.

Agreed. I have never done it "for the kids." I do it, frankly, because I like to do it. It doesn't really get any more complicated than that.