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Originally posted by zebraman
Washington State:
WOA (Washington Officials Association) patch over the heart. Flag patch optional.
I'll be officiating at the state tourney this year, but I think that a state patch is a stupid and elitist idea. The officials are supposed to be a team. For one to wear a patch that says, "hey, look at me...I reffed at state" seems very individualistic.
Z
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Ditto Z...
I totally agree with you on the individualistic "state finals patch".
I found out last night that I may have a chance to be at the WOA Boys state tournament this year. (2nd in a row)
Not sure which classification yet. (4A,3A,2A,1A or B)
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originally posted by JRutledge
You already know this? Why do you already know this? I know that this is getting off the subject, but what if you have a bad year? You still get the opportunity to officiate the State Finals without having to prove it during the year?[QUOTE]
Can't answer for Z...but in our association we have 4 "slots" to fill. The top 4 rated officials in our association gets the state assignments. If one of the officials chooses not to go...then the next rated official gets the opportunity to go to state.
Unfortunately, we do not have a limit on how many times you can go to state in a row. In the past we have had one or two officials go every year for many years straight. A couple years ago we got together and made an "agreement" that we would only go two years straight and then sit out at least one year...this gives the other "closely" rated guys a chance. (Say #5,6,and 7 rated officials)
As far as "proving it"...(man JRutledge you ARE a hard A$$)
...IMO a guy or gal that has put in the many long hours (years) to get to the point of even being considered for state has more than "proved" himself/herself.
Sure an official might have a bad game or two during the year, but to deny him/her their chance to do a State Tournament would be slightly unjust.
Dude
P.S. I still reserve the right to have the "big dogs" answer my "silly" questions.
