Not an official, but have a question

[ajmc]

You migh consider, Equinox, that the easiest, smartest and most assured way to avoid being "harassed" by anyone, much less the game officials, is to be discrete and simply stay out of everbody's way.

I can assure you game officials are not looking for you, and when they are not aware of your presence, they won't bother you. If however, you keep pushing the envelope and intruding to where game officials are uncomfortable with your presence, they will notice you and that will present a problem for YOU.

The harsh reality is it's not up to the coach, the school administration or the venue administrator. If you present a safety concern to game officials, you are going to be removed. Remember your Mom's advice, "Yo catch more flies with honey than vinegar".

[equinox]

Originally Posted by ajmc

You migh consider, Equinox, that the easiest, smartest and most assured way to avoid being "harassed" by anyone, much less the game officials, is to be discrete and simply stay out of everbody's way.

I can assure you game officials are not looking for you, and when they are not aware of your presence, they won't bother you. If however, you keep pushing the envelope and intruding to where game officials are uncomfortable with your presence, they will notice you and that will present a problem for YOU.

The harsh reality is it's not up to the coach, the school administration or the venue administrator. If you present a safety concern to game officials, you are going to be removed. Remember your Mom's advice, "Yo catch more flies with honey than vinegar".

That is how it has been, and fortunately it hasn't been a problem with any referees.