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I'm with JRut on this...
This board can be used to further education in many areas, and this topic is a solid one to discuss. I ahve worked with several women officials & coaches doing all levels of ball from Jr High to JUCO, and have never once heard or seen someone react to the word 'ladies' in a negative fashion. In fact, it can be a respectful term. I've heard more coaches address their players in the fashion of "OK, ladies!" when trying to get their attention in the huddle, so why wouldn't I address them as ladies on the court?
As with most words or phrases, it's not the word that is used, but how the word is used.
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Nature gave men two ends - one to sit on and one to think with. Ever since then man's success or failure has been dependent on the one he used most.
-- George R. Kirkpatrick
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