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Originally Posted by Adam
Not only that, but the coach is, by rule, not responsible for a scoring error even if you force him to sign the book.
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Yep.
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Originally Posted by Rich
Why would you have a coach inspect the book? Cause your partner didn't know the rules?
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Yep
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Originally Posted by twocentsworth
This is EXACTLY why you should have a coach from each team review the official scorebook (for correct player #'s AND correct starters) and require their initials as evidence of their approval.
This very easily removes the responsibility from the official scorer and game officials of any mistakes being made. Once the coach approves the scorebook, THAT is when the info. has been provided to the official scorer - there is NO POSSIBILITY for scorer error...
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Don't mean to pile on, but this is not correct.
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Originally Posted by Rich
Signing a scorebook signifies nothing.
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Ditto.
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Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef
I totally agree but as noted by others, my assn wants it done, no matter the level.
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I'm in your association and I don't do it, and I can't recall ever being told that it is something that has to be done. Almost everyone does it, but like others have said above, it is pointless. The coach can initial the book, but it is still on the scorer to enter the roster correctly. I have had partners give technicals before when this happens, even when I try to convince them that the scorer simply entered the wrong number/name/starter/etc.
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Originally Posted by ballgame99
Bottom line: this isn't that big of a deal, just sort it out. The only way a T is going to be given is if the coach screwed up and gave the table the wrong info and wants to "pay" to fix it after the 10 minute mark. Otherwise, Coach can make his starters match the book (even if the wrong starter trots out for the jump). Case 3.2.2 specifically says that once the game starts and an incorrect starter started, there is no penalty.
I think I will still have Coach take a look at the starters just to make sure it looks right, although the OP shows this doesn't always work. It also gives me a reason to go talk to each coach before the game without looking like I'm just chatting.
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Personally I think it looks bad because it takes FOREVER. On top of that it's unnecessary.