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Originally posted by Carroll G. Abbey
This will be my first national school. I am looking forward to it. Any advice would be appreciated.
How does national tournament selection take place? Are there requirements on number of state tourneys called or number of ASA games worked?
Thanks
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Relax and listen. These are two of the more important things to do at a National School. If you live close-by, don't even think about NOT staying with the rest of the students at the host hotel. The camaraderie is great. You'll hear a lot of BS, but also some good discussions concerning rules and play scenarios. If you get involved in a discussion, don't let it get to the point of arguing, it isn't worth it. You will find there are umpires from all over, some better trained, some not.
Whatever you do, pay attention to the instructors, they are a fountain of information. Dave Epperson will be your FP guy. If Henry is still doing this, he will give you a lot of small bits of information which may not be in the book, but very helpful on the field. And remember, it's Walt Sparks, not Wally Sparks.
Enjoy yourself, you will learn a lot.