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				Originally posted by cingram  
Basically in my experience as a female official you have to excell in your position. Not everyone (partners or coaches) will trust you on your first time out  
			
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 Christina, I think this is true of anybody, male or female, unless you already have established a good reputation.  It's tough to trust somebody the very first time you work with them, especially if it's a newish official.