Notes from yesterday's OHSAA Rules Interpreter meeting

[rmr1119]

Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
Oh yes, it is just wonderful that the OhioHSAA has made such a statement. One must remember that the coaches choose the officials, and the first time an official enforces the rules against an out of control coach, he will not be officiating in that school's league the next year and the OhioHSAA will tell the official that the school has the right to scratch any official it chooses.

MTD, Sr.

Mark, not that I'm in the habit of defending the OHSAA, but let us Ohio Officials not forget there is a new sheriff in Cbus. Dan Ross used to be an official and is a class act. Also, many leagues, at least in Central OH, use Assignors who are or were officials. Therefore, at least we have a third party to discuss any game situations that are a bit over the top.

One suggestion I'd make, be the first to call your respective assignor immediately after a game where an incident happens. Before you leave the game site, make sure and talk over the whole situation with your partners and WRITE it down. Thank goodness, I've not had anything like this occur in any game I have officiated, and I hope it never does, but it's always best to be prepared right?