American Interp of Canadian Boys Thread - Page 3

HossHumard · #31 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 23, 2004, 06:26pm

I bought the book last year when I first got started and thought it was OK. Never gets too deep and rarely provides much in the way of insights, but its a good light read, especially for an official. I had no idea how long Neil had been in the game...he's in his late 60's I think..Yikes!

JugglingReferee · #32 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 23, 2004, 06:27pm

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Originally posted by ref18
Just a question for any Canadian guys on the football forum.

I just bought Neil Payne's, Crime & Punishment : My Life as a CFL Official for a relative of mine who officiates football.

Has anyone read this book, and if so, is it any good???

I am jealous. Seriously.

Better lock your door tonight because if you don't, I will steal the book.

ref18 · #33 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 23, 2004, 06:37pm

It looks pretty interesting, I should grab a copy from the library for me to read, or wait until I find it on Ebay, but I think I'll have some competition in that auction

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HossHumard · #34 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 23, 2004, 06:41pm

You can also buy, as I did, on Amazon...try this link...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

ref18 · #35 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 23, 2004, 06:51pm

Does anyone know if Neil Payne is still with the CFL, as an evaluator?? Or is he retired from the league completely??

ref18 · #36 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 23, 2004, 10:55pm

Hey Mike,

I got a letter of acceptance from Laurier today, I'm coming to officiate in your neck of the woods next year.

JugglingReferee · #37 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 24, 2004, 08:31am

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Originally posted by ref18
Hey Mike,

I got a letter of acceptance from Laurier today, I'm coming to officiate in your neck of the woods next year.

Congratulations, and great choice! I wish I went to WLU.

So you'll be living in Waterloo then... did you know that my position on the executive is Vice President (Waterloo). It's kinda like being the VP and Membership Support Officer (like what Steve Foxy does for OABO) in one.

So I will shape your career here in Waterloo. Just to let you know... it's not too late to buy your VP a gift!

I'll let the executive know about another new recruit!

Edit: Curious, what program will you be doing again? For HS games, they're Fri afternoons. I'm not sure if you'll want to do HS, or be available, or even have a car. If you can do HS games, there are 3 HSs nearby that you can get to by biking. But there are at least 3 refs that work near WLU. They could easily pick you up.

As the recruiter, my main goal is to find enough new officials (I think I have 5 or 6 new offiicals so far) to reduce the number of Thursday night games. (The school board wants to decrease Thu night gmes.)

[Edited by JugglingReferee on Dec 24th, 2004 at 08:47 AM]

ref18 · #38 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 24, 2004, 01:29pm

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Originally posted by JugglingReferee

Quote:

Originally posted by ref18
Hey Mike,

I got a letter of acceptance from Laurier today, I'm coming to officiate in your neck of the woods next year.

Congratulations, and great choice! I wish I went to WLU.

So you'll be living in Waterloo then... did you know that my position on the executive is Vice President (Waterloo). It's kinda like being the VP and Membership Support Officer (like what Steve Foxy does for OABO) in one.

So I will shape your career here in Waterloo. Just to let you know... it's not too late to buy your VP a gift!

I'll let the executive know about another new recruit!

Edit: Curious, what program will you be doing again? For HS games, they're Fri afternoons. I'm not sure if you'll want to do HS, or be available, or even have a car. If you can do HS games, there are 3 HSs nearby that you can get to by biking. But there are at least 3 refs that work near WLU. They could easily pick you up.

As the recruiter, my main goal is to find enough new officials (I think I have 5 or 6 new offiicals so far) to reduce the number of Thursday night games. (The school board wants to decrease Thu night gmes.)

If I go to Laurier, I'm taking business administration, although I'm still hoping to get into U of Waterloo. I did quite a bit of HS this year, and want to continue with that next year. What time are the Friday games usually at. I know this year, I've rearranged my schedule at school so I can referee, not everyone gets to go home at 1:30

Hopefully I'll get lucky again next year.

ref18 · #39 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 24, 2004, 01:31pm

One other thing, does anyone already wear #18 up there??

JugglingReferee · #40 (**permalink**) Fri Dec 24, 2004, 02:10pm

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Originally posted by ref18
One other thing, does anyone already wear #18 up there??

I think 18 is available.

Games are at 1 and 3 if at the same school. 1 and 3:30 if at different schools. (30 minutes travel time.)

Once the time change happens, they go to 12 and 2 or 2:30, but that is usually only the last week of regular season.