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[mikesears]

Originally posted by MI Official
As I read through the rule book, I see that we, as officials. assume the contest 30 minutes prior to the game and give it up at the decleration of the end of the 4th quarter/OT. Do we have 'outs' as to what happens immediately after that? during handshakes between teams? we had an assistant start cussing out our HL and chase him all the way off the field, and continue hollering/cursing at all of us until we were out of ear-shot... do we have any means of recourse(other than a letter tha will probably be overlooked)?

Working one game or multiple games?

If one game, the best advice I have is don't linger on the field. Once the game is over, immediately get together as a group and get off the field. If you are the H, get your clip before time expires (if you can). Don't seek out coaches or players.

If you are working two games and this occurs after the first one, find the game administration and walk directly to them. Let the game admin assist.

In BOTH cases, I would report such behavior to your state association office (via any report forms they might have) and/or to your assignor. I MIGHT also be inclined to write a letter to the school administration detailing the incident.