HS Associations - Training Programs

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have a question for you Billy about IAABO. We have an IAABO chapter in our area that we can join. But because IAABO has no significance in our area most people never join or have a reason to join. Here is the actual question for you.

If I were not for some reason move to an IAABO state or area where being a member was required and I have not previously had membership in IAABO. Would I start at the sub-varsity level automatically or would I have the opportunity to work some varsity as I have over 10 years at that level. Or would I be given some sort of consideration if I was an IAABO member even though that organization does no assigning or has any say in what levels I work? How would I be able to share my experience as a varsity official if I am a member if no one in that Chapter seems to know for sure what I have worked other than what I would tell them on some level?

For the record this is a serious question, but I am not in a position to move at all. Just wondering what you do with guys like me that might have even worked the highest of levels but did not do it in your structure?

Peace

Jeff--When I was in VT [an IAABO state] they allowed transfers along with letters from assignors, board secretaries, etc that indicated years of experience, etc. Some guys transferred in and started working varsity right away. Sometimes geographic location plays a role. You may have to have passed the IAABO exams to allow for a transfer. VT had the IAABO refresher test which was essentially a review session conducted in various sections of the state. This was how the VT board did things. Each board or state under IAABO auspices might have a different M.O.--Paul