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Forum: Basketball Sat Jul 31, 2010, 01:01pm

Replies: 21 To ref, or not to ref Views: 2,930 Posted By dsturdy5 Our board has a "non-working member" designation,... Our board has a "non-working member" designation, which I actually used last season. You pay 50% of the dues by the due date and are not to work games. You may still attend all meetings, go through...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jul 23, 2010, 10:03pm

Replies: 27 Assault on an Official Views: 4,319 Posted By dsturdy5 At the risk of putting this thread back on... At the risk of putting this thread back on topic... Had a JVG game about three years ago. Very physical game. The fans of the visiting team were getting a bit upset with the calls that did not...

Forum: Basketball Fri Sep 25, 2009, 09:07pm

Replies: 24 Anybody else get this request Views: 2,578 Posted By dsturdy5 I worked a game in the district where I worked in... I worked a game in the district where I worked in an emergency situation. Payroll put my game fee in my paycheck, taxes taken out. I asked the payroll person about this, she was less than helpful. ...

Forum: Basketball Sun Sep 06, 2009, 07:59pm

Replies: 23 Evaluating Officials Views: 2,553 Posted By dsturdy5 1. I treat every game as if I'm being watched. ... 1. I treat every game as if I'm being watched. One assignor I use basically says that any and every game can be evaluated. Sometimes the evaluators are guys who work the game before/after the one...

Forum: Basketball Tue Sep 01, 2009, 09:00pm

Replies: 17 new offical Views: 2,118 Posted By dsturdy5 1. Work, work, work. Do not say no to an... 1. Work, work, work. Do not say no to an assignor unless it is absolutely necessary. If you do, sound greatful for the opportunity and leave the door open for future games. 2. Talk to as many...

Forum: Basketball Sun Aug 30, 2009, 03:21pm

Replies: 28 New to Board-Weird Game Tonight Views: 3,109 Posted By dsturdy5 A few questions/points to ponder... 1. When... A few questions/points to ponder... 1. When you recommended the player be suspended, is this standard protocal for this league? 2. Who is the game management at these games? I've worked rec...

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 25, 2009, 09:03pm

Replies: 4 Somewhat OT--An oath for athletes, parents, and coaches Views: 1,666 Posted By dsturdy5 Somewhat OT--An oath for athletes, parents, and coaches This writer has been posting this same article every year around this time. Back in the day, I gave this to the parents of all the kids I coached. It is a great message to be reminded of. LINK...

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 25, 2009, 08:19pm

Replies: 16 Rec rules Views: 1,991 Posted By dsturdy5 Are you sure it is to help the refs or is it to... Are you sure it is to help the refs or is it to help the coaches who may not know which grade they are coaching? After all, my experience in these leagues is the lower the grade, the closer to the...

Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 25, 2009, 08:16pm

Replies: 29 What's the point of vacating? Views: 2,675 Posted By dsturdy5 Ok, so maybe Cal didn't know but someone from the... Ok, so maybe Cal didn't know but someone from the program/university had to know and the fact that they are associated with the excess benefits makes the penalty of vacating games a reasonable one...

Forum: Basketball Mon Aug 24, 2009, 08:40pm

Replies: 11 What topics have your associations presented? Views: 1,353 Posted By dsturdy5 Our board typically opens with discussion about... Our board typically opens with discussion about what we've seen and we have a typically productive Q&A with our interpreter. Discussion then moves to other areas of common concern. Our board...

Forum: Basketball Sun Aug 23, 2009, 07:42pm

Replies: 10 Injury question... Views: 1,601 Posted By dsturdy5 Thanks for all of the replies. My board takes a... Thanks for all of the replies. My board takes a similar stance as what some of you mentioned on officials hanging around to at least make sure the officials for the next game are present before...

Forum: Basketball Sat Aug 22, 2009, 09:24pm

Replies: 10 Injury question... Views: 1,601 Posted By dsturdy5 Injury question... This is not in regards to players getting injured by rather officials... Have any of you ever been involved in a game where you or a partner have gotten injured during a game to the point where...

Forum: Basketball Fri Aug 21, 2009, 08:28pm

Replies: 29 What's the point of vacating? Views: 2,675 Posted By dsturdy5 In addition to the test taking scandal is the... In addition to the test taking scandal is the fact that Derrick Rose's brother was given special benefits (ie. able to ride the team plane to away games). You can't tell me Calipari didn't know...

Forum: Basketball Sat Aug 01, 2009, 03:31pm

Replies: 83 admitting to a coach you made a mistake Views: 6,294 Posted By dsturdy5 Thanks for the feedback. I will file this away... Thanks for the feedback. I will file this away (as I do so much I read on this site). I understand what you mean by "threatening" and putting myself into a tougher position. I have not given a...

Forum: Basketball Fri Jul 31, 2009, 08:56pm

Replies: 83 admitting to a coach you made a mistake Views: 6,294 Posted By dsturdy5 I agree with this and I even called a coach on... I agree with this and I even called a coach on it. This past winter I had a play as the lead in a two man crew. A-1 dribbled to his left, pulled up for a jumper, B-1, guarded it perfectly and...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jul 27, 2009, 04:05pm

Replies: 31 OK - I admit it. Reffing is much harder than I thought it would be. Views: 3,453 Posted By dsturdy5 Two great pieces of advice here. Learning to use... Two great pieces of advice here. Learning to use your entire field of vision is key. Keep at it, practice is the only way to get better. Keep taking more games and get as much feedback as possible...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jul 14, 2009, 09:06pm

Replies: 43 Nope - not gonna do it Views: 3,354 Posted By dsturdy5 As others have said, there are a lot of... As others have said, there are a lot of variables. Over the years I have set a few rules for myself... 1. I try to avoid men's leagues all together. Nothing good comes of me working them. I do...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jul 14, 2009, 08:45pm

Replies: 9 Strangest ending? Views: 1,460 Posted By dsturdy5 No where near as crazy as your's Mark but I once... No where near as crazy as your's Mark but I once had a partner make a call in a similar situation (albeit a common foul, not intentional). Game one of an 8th grade boys travel doubleheader, down...

Forum: Basketball Sun Jul 05, 2009, 05:57pm

Replies: 11 Why do you officiate? Views: 1,398 Posted By dsturdy5 As many others have said, I love the game. I... As many others have said, I love the game. I have been involved since I was about 7 years old and have either played, coached, or officiated every winter since. I am only 30 and keep in good shape,...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 07:35pm

Replies: 50 T after game ended Views: 4,365 Posted By dsturdy5 I understand that, I was just taking your comment... I understand that, I was just taking your comment in a vacuum that after a game is over, we are not always running off of the court (as much as I'd like to). As for those who said there is...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 11:35am

Replies: 50 T after game ended Views: 4,365 Posted By dsturdy5 Massachusetts rules state we must during... Massachusetts rules state we must during scholastic play.

Forum: Basketball Sat May 23, 2009, 02:26pm

Replies: 75 NBA playoffs (NBA haters stay away) Views: 7,816 Posted By dsturdy5 Thanks. Like I said, I missed the game so didn't... Thanks. Like I said, I missed the game so didn't hear that.

Forum: Basketball Sat May 23, 2009, 12:06pm

Replies: 75 NBA playoffs (NBA haters stay away) Views: 7,816 Posted By dsturdy5 I missed the game, can someone explain to me what... I missed the game, can someone explain to me what happened with the Mo Williams/Dwight Howard play? It looked like Williams threw the ball at Howard after Howard blocked a shot on a fast break. The...

Forum: Basketball Mon May 18, 2009, 10:42am

Replies: 15 Mother's day massacre Views: 2,353 Posted By dsturdy5 In one city-rivalry where I work, I have received... In one city-rivalry where I work, I have received an escort...after the freshman game! There have been other times where the AD has come into the locker room and asked us to wait until certain...

Forum: Basketball Mon May 18, 2009, 10:38am

Replies: 27 "Site Directors" gone wild Views: 2,951 Posted By dsturdy5 Would I still get paid? :) There is a... Would I still get paid? :) There is a high school AD in a league where I work who takes it upon himself to just change the rules to fit all of the games in before the scheduled varsity tip...

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