The 2001 World Championship for Young Men tips off in August in Japan. Contact the Dandenong Basketball Club for more details. The draw for the 2001 U18 National Championships and Ivor Burge Championships will be released shortly. The better prepared you are the better you are able to deal with the conflict. A well prepared referee will generally have a conflict management game plan.
Most referees have full time jobs, families and outside interests that sometimes cause stress.
If you are thinking about other things, you are distracted. Officiating requires your full attention. This can be achieved before the game by thinking about the game and even talking about the game with your partner. Discuss game situations that have occurred lately. Physically prepare for the game with a good stretch and warm up.