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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
Chuck,I thought that IAABO was the governing state body in Maryland.Did I have that assumption wrong?
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Hmmm, honestly I don't know the answer to that, since I'm in Massachusetts. MA = Mass, MD = Maryland. Click the following link if you're not sure how to address your mail. . .
http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pu...rmail.htm#abbr 
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If IAABO is the official state body,don't all certified officials in the state have to belong to it?
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The governing body for HS athletics in MA (the one in New England
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I also know from your previous posts that your IAABO training is fairly comprehensive.How does the training of the non-IAABO officials stack up with yours?
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It doesn't. Not even close.
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Also,isn't your insurance affected if you officiate with a non-IAABO member?
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I honestly don't know. But I'll definitely ask. It's worth knowing!
Chuck