Ecourt

[Love2ref4Ever]

I purchased the Ecourt software through the IAABO website and the first one they sent out to me had the wrong pass code. I then contacted this company through the IAABO website and they sent me another one. I now have two CD's and I just can't seem to figure out how this software works. Can any one else tell me if they have purchased this item,and what do you think of it.For those of you who do not no what Ecourt is, It is supposed to be a pregame software for two or three person mechanics.

[Mark Padgett]

The IAABO (I Am A Blind Official) better be carefull with the name of that product. There is already a software product on the market named eCourt. It is a legal software program, and I would bet the name is protected.

[Dan_ref]

Originally posted by Mark Padgett
The IAABO (I Am A Blind Official) better be carefull with the name of that product. There is already a software product on the market named eCourt. It is a legal software program, and I would bet the name is protected.

Ecourt for basketball referees, eCourt for lawyers, might
be enough of a difference in intended audience to not
cause confusion. Or not, would be interesting to see what
happens.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by Dan_ref

Ecourt for basketball referees, eCourt for lawyers, might
be enough of a difference in intended audience to not
cause confusion. Or not, would be interesting to see what
happens.

Boy, if they are challenged and win, I'm starting a company named mIcrosoft. Or maybe nIke.

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by Dan_ref

Ecourt for basketball referees, eCourt for lawyers, might
be enough of a difference in intended audience to not
cause confusion. Or not, would be interesting to see what
happens.

If the lawyers for R*F*R** magazine hear about it, Ecourt or eCourt will probably get sued!

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by Dan_ref
Ecourt for basketball referees, eCourt for lawyers, might
be enough of a difference in intended audience to not
cause confusion. Or not, would be interesting to see what
happens.

Uh, Dan, they're lawyers.

[Dan_ref]

Originally posted by Mark Padgett

Boy, if they are challenged and win, I'm starting a company named mIcrosoft. Or maybe nIke.

...or how about MicroNike? But either way you're still in
trouble, MSFT from the DOJ and Nike from the Rosy
O'Doughnuts, you-aint-paying-them-enough-money crowd

[Dan_ref]

Originally posted by BktBallRef

If the lawyers for R*F*R** magazine hear about it, Ecourt or eCourt will probably get sued!

You got that right!

[Dan_ref]

Originally posted by Mark Dexter

Uh, Dan, they're lawyers.

Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a prostitute?

A: The prostitute stops f***ing you after you're dead.

(Apologies to the faint of heart)

[Love2ref4Ever]

Point Of Information: The correct name of this product is
Ecourt-HS,the company that puts out this product is called djb Sports Media.This product is sold only through the IAABO website,in order to purchase this software you must first phone the IAABO headquarters and one of the staff members takes your information and then you pay IAABO upon receipt of your CD-ROM.This product comes in 2person or 3person CD-ROMS,it is considered to be "The Ultimate Referee
Pre-game Tool" I consider it to be a joke!

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by Love2ref4Ever
Point Of Information: The correct name of this product is
Ecourt-HS,the company that puts out this product is called djb Sports Media.This product is sold only through the IAABO website,in order to purchase this software you must first phone the IAABO headquarters and one of the staff members takes your information and then you pay IAABO upon receipt of your CD-ROM.This product comes in 2person or 3person CD-ROMS,it is considered to be "The Ultimate Referee
Pre-game Tool" I consider it to be a joke!

What is wrong with the program that you call it a joke?

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by JRutledge
What is wrong with the program that you call it a joke?

Read the first post, Jeff.

[Love2ref4Ever]

Okay, let me try to explain a little bit more why I am dissapointed with this product and IAABO.First thing, when you set up the program(CD-ROM)there is this huge introduction that has you feeling like you are getting ready to enter this state of the art world of officiating.Second thing,A beautiful state of the art basketball court comes on your screen equiped with two or three officials(depending on which software you purchase)also table staff,and two actual teams on there benches.The officials can be moved around the court(using your mouse)and it also includes pre-game duties and responsibilities on a seperate screen.What makes Ecourt a joke is that if you run into technical difficulties you can only contact them via email and IAABO can not answer any questions in regards to Ecourt, they only suggest that you email the manufacture with your questions or comments.

[PAULK1]

Our state had IAABO take over all training for our officials
this year I went to a trainers meeting yesterday and got a
free copy of the program so far I haven't had any problems with it, as far as a pregame tool I can't see bringing a laptop to the schools to use it but as a training tool
for new officials to see positioning and fields of vision
I will probably use it alot in training sessions.

[Danvrapp]

Originally posted by Love2ref4Ever
...First thing, when you set up the program(CD-ROM)there is this huge introduction that has you feeling like you are getting ready to enter this state of the art world of officiating.Second thing,A beautiful state of the art basketball court comes on your screen equiped with two or three officials(depending on which software you purchase)also table staff,and two actual teams on there benches.The officials can be moved around the court(using your mouse)and it also includes pre-game duties and responsibilities on a seperate screen....

I believe that this is the product that we used during my three-person camp this summer. I actually thought it was a pretty neat tool, but I was only a passive "user"--I wasn't the one at the controls. However, I thought it was great for showing court responsibilities, and positioning, but I don't know about a pre-game. I think I'd rather stick to my magnetic board. How much was the package?