[RookieDude]

zebraman, Ron Pilo, Snaqwells?, redneckref, Scott, Carl and others that officiate in Washington State:

I shot an email off to the WIAA Executive Board yesterday and included a CC to Todd Stordahl, the director of officials in WA state...(WOA).

In the e I explained the displeasure many officials have had with the implementation of the new 3-man mechanic.
A few points I listed were as follows:
* The new 3-man mechanic was basically put into play with little imput from the men and women who will actually be affected by it, the officials on the court.
* The mandatory clinics are being held in only two locations across the state...thus putting a finacial burden on officials already asked to take a pay cut to implement this program.
* The required clinics are being held in the month of June, with the camp fee of $100 being due on June 1st. This gives little time for officials to plan for time off and only 3 dates available to attend.

If in fact the WIAA stands fast by these requirements...we will have some very qualified officials sittng at home during the Washington State H.S. Basketball Tournament this year...due to not being able to attend these June clinics.

If you have any additional concerns...please feel free to go to WIAA.com and e mail members of the staff with your comments.

Todd Stordahl sent me an e today asking me to call him to "discuss this matter". I appreciate his quick reply and am looking forward to talking to him. (I called, but his voice mail was full)