Officiating

[Sean Forsyth]

Sorry Sean, but this post violates several rules in the forums. . .I'm saving Sonny some time by stopping this now. . .

Edited by Dr. Jason Stockton - forum moderator

[Hi-Line Lax]

oh Sean... that's a rough first post. good luck.

[Pinball]

Probably should bring this "issue" up with your conference ref assignor, league director and not a public forum. Most refs arent a big fan of public criticism. I have noticed that refs do "ref" differently in different regions, but its something you have to adapt too.

Think about the last time a ref/player got in the face of a ref and he changed the call??? Never!!!

There are checks and balances, and the MCLA message board happens not to be one of them.

[PNWLaxer]

I can sense Sonny making an appearance in this thread very soon.

[nhoskins]

The Arbiter program exists to give feedback on officials. The coach or whoever enters your stats evaluates the officials as well. It's probably better to communicate your concerns through that person, rather than posting here.

The ref telling you to shut up is doing you a favor; the alternative is a flag down for unsportsmanlike conduct. Which would you rather have?

[laxfan25]

I'll step in for Sonny...
This post does violate a few of the Guidelines - you may want to consider editing. I don't have the rights to do it myself.

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