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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser

You're saying that in the entire state of Michigan there aren't enough 3-whistle crews so different ones work state finals every season? I can't imagine that.


I'm not saying that.


I'm in Wisconsin -- 2 whistles, 4 classes (girls and boys). Means only 16 officials can work state finals every season. In my opinion, you should get one of these in a career. There are certainly enough quality officials in a state to rotate this around so that all that are qualified get a shot at the brass ring.


In Michigan -- 3 whistle for all games -- 24 officials total boys/girls with a few alternates thrown in.
I'm not sure that everyone should be included based on longevity. There must be some other standards that one must meet other than years of service, in my humble opinion.