Awwww...My eardrum!!!

[Coltdoggs]

Originally Posted by Moshiner1345

Colt- Were you working at the Fieldhouse in Fishers? I was thinking about working there over the summer, once the high school season is over. Is it a well ran organization? My younger sister was there on Sunday for a game. It seems nice. Do they take care of their officials. PM me if there are things you don't want to talk about on here.

Mosh......Yes, I have been calling games up there since June or July...other details in the PM I sent you...

[MadCityRef]

When I first started out I put the whistle in one corner of my mouth. That lasted a day or two, and 15 years later there is still a difference in my hearing from left to right.
I have tinnitus from a variety of sources, one being the whistles I use. Something about the frequency that rattles my brain every time I make a call. (And yes, it explains a lot.)

I began using foam ear plugs very soon after and the situation stabilized, but I couldn't hear the coaches or players. Two years ago I went to an audiologist and got professionally fitted plugs used by musicians. They're great, and I can hear everything.

etymotic.com is what I use. I like officiating, but I'm not going deaf for it.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by MadCityRef

I began using foam ear plugs very soon after and the situation stabilized, but I couldn't hear the coaches or players.

WOW!!! I never thought of that. Thanks.

[26 Year Gap]

I would suggest a dog whistle, but looking at your user name, it probably wouldn't work.

[Coltdoggs]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I would suggest a dog whistle, but looking at your user name, it probably wouldn't work.

2-6...you made me laugh at that one...

[chartrusepengui]

Originally Posted by MadCityRef

When I first started out I put the whistle in one corner of my mouth. That lasted a day or two, and 15 years later there is still a difference in my hearing from left to right.
I have tinnitus from a variety of sources, one being the whistles I use. Something about the frequency that rattles my brain every time I make a call. (And yes, it explains a lot.)

I began using foam ear plugs very soon after and the situation stabilized, but I couldn't hear the coaches or players. Two years ago I went to an audiologist and got professionally fitted plugs used by musicians. They're great, and I can hear everything.

etymotic.com is what I use. I like officiating, but I'm not going deaf for it.

I am a music teacher and have had these since I began reffing in 83. They are great. They take away everything that is harmful to your ears - but allow you to have conversation at normal speaking tones. You can stand in front of a pep band going at full strength and hear someone speaking to you in their normal voice. Custom fitted. Can even get different inserts for shooting etc. I think mine cost about $120.

[cdoug]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

I am a music teacher and have had these since I began reffing in 83. They are great. They take away everything that is harmful to your ears - but allow you to have conversation at normal speaking tones. You can stand in front of a pep band going at full strength and hear someone speaking to you in their normal voice. Custom fitted. Can even get different inserts for shooting etc. I think mine cost about $120.

Sorry to resurrect an old post but...

I'm starting officiating this fall and was practicing blowing my whistle/giving signals in our yard last night and realized that my ears were ringing after a while.

I looked at the website referenced for the ear plugs, since I too don't want to loose my hearing, and was wondering what type of filter(s) you had for the plugs you purchased.

Thanks in advance.

Chad