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I only searched for a word that I did not recognize. Now gitty away or giddy U.P. |
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I'll probably Getty myself a glass of brownpop while I'm there. I may even listen to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band along the way. Need anything else from me before I go? :D |
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Or, how about getting on the interstate around Olympia and seeing a sign saying "Vancouver, I-5 North, 150 miles" and, right below it, another sign saying "Vancouver, I-5 South, 200 miles". :D (No such signs exist to my knowledge). |
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BTW - the best freeway sign we had around here (it's gone now due to a reconstruction of the exit where it was posted) said the following: "Cemetery - Mortuary No return to freeway - Westbound" :eek: |
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My name is Grant Giles and I too am a member of the BC Basketball Officials Association, and Educator for the East Kootenay Association. I assume you are a member of the Vancouver and District Association. I have always found BCBOA members love to sit and chat about officiating, usually over a beer after a game. Start with Bill Denney. He is, as you probably know, quite approachable and there is not a better rules and mechanics guy in Canada. Need his number or e-mail, check the BCBOA website (bcboa.org). Hope I was of some help. |
Hello Grant! Good to see another BCBOA on this forum!
I have spoken with Bill in the past and found him to be most helpful; however, because of my current situation (I am a college student), I don't always have time to sit down with local officials. Even as I type this I am getting my books together for my class tonight, which will be after I go to work. In time, Bill will be on my speed dial, but for now, for time reasons, I have registered for the forum. Plus it's hilarious to see these guys jaw at each other sometimes :D I gotta say though Grant, after reading some of these stories about coaches and such, I at times feel lucky that I officiate here in Canada, that's for sure. |
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You might ask some of the veterans in your association to watch you or get a phone number for someone other than Denney to chat with. I suggest Kelly Conrad. He and I go way back and he is an outstanding official. If you get a chance to watch him, any official could learn from him. I believe he is a WABO member. Did you apply for a Provincial assignment this year? I suggest applying to to the BCBOA Development Program to attend an Officials' Camp. Camps really helped me improve. I'm not even sure if Denney is doing the Island Camp in Nanaimo. :confused: Check stripezone.com for camps in the Pacific Northwest. Food for thought. Grant |
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PS I second the nomination to rename it Diebler. |
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