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Originally posted by mick
In my opinion, there is a "perceived" shortage of officials, but not a "real" shortage of officials.
I know good officials with fewer games scheduled for the upcoming dual-season.
mick
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Actually that is what it seems like to me.
Mick, does the state of Michigan have a uniformed training program that deals with 3 Person mechanics? My state requires that all officials attend camps every 3 years to become eligible for license purposes. It is required that those wanting to work post season attend a 6 hour clinic (floor and classroom) in order to be eligible to work the post season. If officials do not attend those clinics, they cannot work the post season at all.
This program was put in around the time our state went to 3 Person for all playoff games (in 97-98 season). Does your state have a similar program in place? I can tell you it really helped officials here learn 3 Person mechanics in the last few years.
Peace