Electronic "Scorebooks"

[whistleone]

Has anyone ever had experiences (good or bad) with the scorekeeper using an electronic device (computer or PDA) to keep the book instead of the more traditional pencil & paper?

[Back In The Saddle]

Have seen some problems with scoreboards where the console is a laptop PC. But have not seen a computer-based scorebook used anywhere I've been.

[Nevadaref]

Originally posted by whistleone
Has anyone ever had experiences (good or bad) with the scorekeeper using an electronic device (computer or PDA) to keep the book instead of the more traditional pencil & paper?

Page 85 of the 2004-05 Case Book has the following:
STATE ASSOCIATION ADOPTIONS
7 SITUATION B: If the scorer uses a computerized system instead of the traditional scorebook, is it legal? RULING: It is not permitted unless the state association has specifically approved and authorized its use to aid in game administration.


Therefore, I doubt that you will find anyone who has encountered them. I do not know of any state which has an adoption that allows them. Perhaps someone will tell us that their state allows them.