State Patches.

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
Chuck,I thought that IAABO was the governing state body in Maryland.Did I have that assumption wrong?

Hmmm, honestly I don't know the answer to that, since I'm in Massachusetts. MA = Mass, MD = Maryland. Click the following link if you're not sure how to address your mail. . . http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pu...rmail.htm#abbr

If IAABO is the official state body,don't all certified officials in the state have to belong to it?

The governing body for HS athletics in MA (the one in New England ) is the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association). The MIAA does not, as far as I know, dictate who may officiate games or meets. Since most games, including post-season games, are scheduled by a central assignor for a specific area, it's assumed that if the assignor is satisfied that the official is satisfactory then the official is, in fact, satisfactory.

I also know from your previous posts that your IAABO training is fairly comprehensive.How does the training of the non-IAABO officials stack up with yours?

It doesn't. Not even close.

Also,isn't your insurance affected if you officiate with a non-IAABO member?

I honestly don't know. But I'll definitely ask. It's worth knowing!

Chuck