Mon Oct 04, 2004, 02:22pm
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Get away from me, Steve.
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Join Date: Aug 2000
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Re: I got that last week.
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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
If you do use the signals, who is there to police you? Take away assignments?
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Assignors, state evaluators and even sometimes fellow officials might have a say. I am not saying you will lose a playoff assignment just because you use this signal, but you might get downgraded for using an unauthorized signal. Just like it might not hurt you to wear a "sportsmanship patch" that we used to have, but it surely cannot help if noticed. You might not lose and assignment, but you might have someone say something to you if you are seen doing it.
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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
Not allowed means that there are repercussions for using the signal. I've not noticed that in IL, but I have no desire to move up the ladder there, just work the occasional assignment. I'm just not that anal about it -- I'm more concerned with calling a good game.
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I am not saying you will lose all your assignments or even one assignment as a result of using an improper mechanic. I am just saying that using these types of signals might be the one of several things they might hold against you when you want to move to the next level (whatever that might be for you). My point is why give them ammo. Dave Gannaway and our Head Football Clinician are sticklers for proper mechanics. I received my first playoff game as a Registered official, because I was observed and used proper mechanics. I am not suggesting that is the only way to the top or further opportunities, but it does not hurt to use signals that are only approved by the NF and your respective state body. You know the saying, when in Rome you do as the Romans do. If it is not a big deal with your association and the powers that be in your area, then I have no personal issue with using the signal. You have to answer to them, not me. 
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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
BTW, Jeff, Part I hoops is online as of today.
--Rich
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I received the test either Tuesday or Wednesday of last week in the mail. I finished the day I received it in the mail. A bunch of friends this weekend will be going over the test before our association meetings start. I will let you know what I got in about a week. The test seems really easy this year. Maybe it is easier because they do not limit a topic to only four questions. It is easier to find the answers in the rulebook.
Peace
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I use the IHSA online portion as a practice test for the one that counts for me -- the WIAA exam. I am going back to reciprocal status next season, so this is the last year I'll have that luxury.
I took the exam closed book in about 15 minutes last night. Scored a 93. Good enough for me -- we only need 90 in WI to retain master status.
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