While working at the boys basketball games along with the District games, I noticed that the officials are sometimes forgotten in the mix of these events. They are not part of either school in the contest and they are the ones that can the most visible when a difficult call is made or not made. They get screamed at and possibly feel threatened at times. At Solon though, they are treated extremely well with respect, dignity and facilities with perks that are second to none. From my times a other high schools, basketball officials are often quartered in outlaying locker rooms with no food or drinks at their disposal. At Solon, that treatment is not the norm. A coaches locker room is provided that has plenty of room to stretch and lounge before, at halftime and after the game. Refreshments along with pizza, sandwiches and deserts are provided making this venue a desired destination for officials. Adequate shower facilities add to the reason why Solon is a place to officiate athletic contests. Add in the respect exhibited by the Solon Athletic Department support staff, officiating contests here is a "no brainer" decision.
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April 2015
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