Ref goes down May 15, 2019 World Games 2014 0 Forum Questions for discussion: Today during the first round of the state tournament my partner went down with 30 seconds left in the first quarter with a cut above his eye from the faceoff. He was treated for 20 plus minutes and both coaches wanted me to do it alone. My partner never came back from the trainer. The visting team had to drive two hours to get there and did not want to reschedule it. It was a blow out and it was already 9 to 0. I called my assigners and several others but couldn't get thru. I finally got in touch with a very good and respected official on the board Keith G and he told me by rule I should do it alone. I had no trouble with that since both teams were playng very well and had few flags in the first quarter. I finish the first quarter and had a very nice second quarter alone and it went into half time 15 to zero. The losing coach came to me at half time that he was not happy with his team playing, the seniors cut practice this week and wanted to end the game at the half. I told the coach that the team deserved to be there and did not want to see the kids end the season because an official when down and I would continue by myself if needed. In the end both coaches and the AD felt it was best to end the game. Could I have said no if I felt it was a very difficult game, and legally am I covered if I missed a call and the game got out of control? I was always told never ever do a game alone. Question File Add new DuBan's Answer: Visual Text Kratz's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick's Answer: Visual Text If you called Keith - he's a god, so you were blessed. Legally - talk to Dave Fields Personally - I don't think I would have done it, but that's me. And I don't think I would have faulted you for choosing not to continue to officiate the game either. To Glock and the Execs - this is a great example of why ALL varsity games, especially in the state tournament, should have three men working them. Riti's Answer: Visual Text Tyma's Answer: Visual Text I would add to Rick's excellent answer that it might be a good idea for the association to formulate a specific policy, which we would share with ADs and teach to our members, about what to do if an official is injured during a game and cannot continue. Sub-varsity is one thing, varsity another, and post-season varsity yet another. And maybe if we make it restrictive enough -- for example, that we categorically will not continue a varsity game with a single official -- it might provide extra motivation for the ADs to schedule three officials routinely. Answer File Question Answered Yes No
