For anyone still following along, I appreciate your patience. It has been far too long since my last report.
The week following my last season game the post-season assignments were issued. One of the rules for the association is no post-season assignments unless you have been on staff for at least two years. As I was only a Candidate, I have another two season before this is even a possibility.
But what is very encouraging is everyone from my local group was assigned a bowl game. There are five bowl games and then a State Championship game. One guy from my local group with about five years on staff was assigned the State Championship game. It's great to know I am in a strong group. My Regional Rep has told me more than once he feels we are the best within the association. I think these assignments speak for themselves.
Something else you may not know is every year after the season ends you get 'fired'. The association sends a note stating something to the effect that our relationship is severed, thanks for all the help, see you next year - maybe. I am technically no longer part of the association. Each year we have to attend all the meetings, take all the tests, attend all the clinics, etc. before you can be hired back on staff.
I was recently asked to work some Minor League Football (sometimes called Semi-Pro Football.) The assigner says there are 110 games during the season that runs from March through May. Then May through July is playoffs.
My wife is thrilled.
But as I explained to her, you never know who is watching and it never hurts to see more snaps. Plus, this will help pay for the Football Officials camp I will be attending mid-year.
I guess the off-season is over. Back on the treadmill and back to the rule books.
