The season is here. The Utah County Officials Association had its first meeting yesterday. For the second half they divided up into two groups - varsity, and JV. I initially went with the JV group but the assignor pulled me and a couple of others out out and said we should stay in the other room with the varsity refs because the JV discussion would be too basic.
I'm certainly not expecting to get any varsity games this year, but it's nice to know they think I'm at least a little ahead of the curve.
After the meeting I went to Canyon View JHS to do a couple of adult city league games. Orem recruits high school referees to do their adult games and pays us a little bit of money. The quality of play (and knowledge of the rules) leaves a lot to be desired, but it was the perfect chance to get the stripes back on and shake off some of the rust. I am hoping to get quite a few more JV games this year and I'd rather get warmed up with some city league stuff than with two full-fledged 5A boys teams.
After four months off I am a bit rusty, and noticed a couple of little things I can work on in my next game. That's exactly what I was hoping for.
Game assignments for the first half of the high school season should be made by Friday. I feel a lot more prepared for this season than I was for last season. I think it's going to be a blast.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Gym
Two words that inspire an amazing array of emotions in people.
With basketball season creeping up I've hit *The Gym* a little harder than usual to make sure I'm in shape when I take to the court.
My own workout routine isn't all that spectacular. I hit the weight room a couple of times a week, and alternate between speed and endurance workouts.
I've known some people who are big time runners and would regularly lace up and go jogging for two hours. You know, the people who run marathons every year.
Personally, I do enjoy a good workout and I like being active and in shape. But, I'm not sure I could ever reach those heights of dedication and endurance. I was reminded of that yesterday when I had to push myself to finish my little 30-minute treadmill run. For now I'm happy to stick with improving my humble 5k speed and making sure I can get up and down the court/field as needed.
With basketball season creeping up I've hit *The Gym* a little harder than usual to make sure I'm in shape when I take to the court.
My own workout routine isn't all that spectacular. I hit the weight room a couple of times a week, and alternate between speed and endurance workouts.
I've known some people who are big time runners and would regularly lace up and go jogging for two hours. You know, the people who run marathons every year.
Personally, I do enjoy a good workout and I like being active and in shape. But, I'm not sure I could ever reach those heights of dedication and endurance. I was reminded of that yesterday when I had to push myself to finish my little 30-minute treadmill run. For now I'm happy to stick with improving my humble 5k speed and making sure I can get up and down the court/field as needed.
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