Problems with referees?!

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by ToMMan b182

now that i think about it, that could be used as a good strategy if you know 2 top 8 teams are wanting to be together...

That is what happened... We told 571 that if they chose us, we would refuse. Obviously I would like to believe that information did not get around to the selector on 571, and it was not like you said Tom, and a strategical move.

[LauraN]

Originally Posted by SarahB

I’m sure that whoever you are talking about was just trying to do their job, and a couple other people’s jobs at the same time. They were probably trying to warn you about something you were doing wrong, while being under a lot of stress and trying to keep their eyes on all the other things they were supposed to be watching. It may have come off rude, but I’m sure that wasn’t their intention.

BTW: According to the rules, all the refs’ decisions are final. Be glad we weren’t being as strict as we could have been.

Let me make a few things clear. First off, I agree with you. You're absolutely right. I've played sports my entire life and understand the necessity of the finality of the rulings of the referees, as does the rest of Team 30. Yes, calls were made that we did not agree with. We may have questioned a referee about the rulings but we did not challenge them and we accepted their decisions.

The problem we are expressing is slightly different. I agree with those who have posted that referees are put under a lot of pressure, and we respect them and the sacrifices of sanity they make for us. However, we were bothered by multiple incidents which took place both on and off the field, which is why we felt that there was a significant problem that needed to be addressed.

Secondly,

Originally Posted by sarah ciez

can we end this conversation and talk about all the goodness of the regional now ? hehe

Yes. Yes we can. Team 30 had some concerns about the refs and we turned to ChiefDelphi to help us out. As usual, you guys came through for us. We are working on the situation and addressing our concerns in the appropriate place. We do not mean to offend anyone, refs especially, since

Originally Posted by sarah ciez

refs. make the world go 'round.

I therefore respectfully resign from this thread. Team 30 loves the refs and I feel that I can say we have handled and continue to handle the situation in a respectful way.

Thank you to everyone for the supportive messages and informative PMs. We appreciate your help and respect.