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Very well said. So well in fact, Im including it in my Sig.
I ref at a woodsball field most of the time (you know what they say, those of us that cant afford to play, ref) and my demeanor has earned me the nickname "Field General". I take my job very seriously, covering 6 acres of play area, sometimes by myself, can get stressful. So I try to make it perfectly clear that I'm not about to take any crap. I feel my job (and every refs job, for that matter) is to make sure the people playing have a great time, and in turn, want to come back, but that they understand there are safety measures in place for a reason. I've been known to jump on top of people when they remove their masks...Or take their markers away until the next game starts for not putting on a barrel sock. In the safety briefing the owner now says (about the masks) "I have one ref that will set you out, and another that will send you home" (meaning me). Good refs = a good game = a good view of the sport!
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