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The game of the week this sunday will feature some of the best teams in the league--actually, it will feature all of teams.  Each team will provide one guy and one girl to play in arguably one of the most-talented kickball games in the nation (no pressure).  The game will start at 9pm, so come out and support your teammates and your conference--make sure to check the standings page so that you'll know which conference to cheer for. A note going into this weekend.  Seemingly every week I have been approached by players complaining about the quality of refereeing in their games.  While complaining seems to have become a league tradition, I'd really like to see us turn a corner regarding our attitudes and approach to refereeing.  Everyone needs to realize that refereeing is a two-sided issue: first, teams need to provide the best refs they can and these refs need to take the job seriously; second, players need to remember that those refereeing their games are doing them a favor and should be treated with respect and appreciation.  Keeping this in mind, if a situation arises where a captain feels it appropriate to DISCUSS (not argue) a call and/or rule with a ref this discussion should be held calmly and respectfully at a close distance so that raising one's voice is not necessary.  Its no surprise that some refs are unwilling to listen to captains' disputes considering the way they are treated by that team's players.  Improving this part of the game is going to take a commitment from everyone in the league.  Keeping this in mind, let's go out and have a fun weekend! ¶Phil