I would REALLY like to see an Ask The Ref Fourm for the kids division.
I think a lot of the new coaches and parents would really benefit from this.

I also had a first today...
A kid had a another kids arm pulled way behind his back.
He then reached up, grabbed the other kids headgear and jerked the kid back onto his back and won by 2!

I flipped! I yelled "HEADGEAR"! I called the ref over and said (in my offical protesting voice) "Tell me you didn't see that! That was so obivious! Tell me you didn't see that!"
He said in a verycalm and respectful voice...
"Sir, No I did not! I was out of position! I was on the other side and was making sure the arm was not in danger and did not see it happen! I heard you yell it and I instantly looked to try to see it and I did not! I'm sorry!"

What do you say to that?
I sooo want to just FREAKOUT!
But, all I could do is just say "OK! Thank you for being honest"

He then said sorry again & thanked me for staying clam & understanding.

I'm still in shock! LOL! I didn't know what to do or say.
I have to say it was the wierdest/nicest interaction I have ever had with a ref in the wrong!

Oh well!

Plz add an ask the ref fourm!