Scene to read · Equity, Professionalism
The first hour belongs to whom?
You are the court monitor on shift at a recreation center, responsible for applying the posted court rules.
Beside Court 2, Odhran, 55, the adult league organizer, and Oisin, 25, a drop-in player, approach you. The posted schedule reserves the first hour for drop-ins, but the league traditionally begins during that hour. The league's end time cannot be extended, while Oisin and the other drop-in players have just begun their game.
The scene
Odhran: We've always started league games now. Can you clear this court?
Oisin: The sign says we get this hour. We've only just started.
Odhran: I've got twelve players waiting, and we can't extend our booking.
Oisin: I work until six. This is the only time I can play.
The two questions
- 1What would you do in this moment, and what would you say to Odhran and Oisin?
- 2When a posted rule conflicts with a long-standing habit, how do you decide which should carry more weight?
What raters look for
- Equity
- Notices unequal access or treatment and acts fairly, especially for people with less power.
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
