Point of emphasis

[grunewar]

Thanks for clearing it up for me Snaqs, I think I get it now - unofficially of course.

Coach Eagle?

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Won't the WIAA grant you access as an official Table Official?

Originally Posted by grunewar

Thanks for clearing it up for me Snaqs, I think I get it now - unofficially of course.

Coach Eagle?

Would be hard to grant me access as an official since there is not an organization within Washington State that trains and registers table officials.

The interest to do anything of the like is not there.

I wish there was such an organization, like there was for the game officials.

If that was to happen, you'd less likely see "snot-nosed" kids at the table.

[Adam]

Even if there was such an organization, it wouldn't matter, as no one would join and spend the time for the training for a position that is either volunteer or paid nominally. Schools are crying about a third official, they aren't likely to increase the pay for table officials enough to make it worth paying money to form and join a training organization.

There's no need, as the increased performance would be negligible at best.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

There's no need, as the increased performance would be negligible at best.

You're just baiting him now.......

[Adam]

Originally Posted by grunewar

You're just baiting him now.......

Nah, I think he's got me on ignore.

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Even if there was such an organization, it wouldn't matter, as no one would join and spend the time for the training for a position that is either volunteer or paid nominally. Schools are crying about a third official, they aren't likely to increase the pay for table officials enough to make it worth paying money to form and join a training organization.

There's no need, as the increased performance would be negligible at best.

Originally Posted by grunewar

You're just baiting him now.......

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Nah, I think he's got me on ignore.

At least you'd know that the table officials have had some training.

Yes it's a moot point to think about, however if such an organization did exist at least the appendices of the Officials' Manual would be followed.

I don't mind volunteering at games, at least I get in for free, can get free food, and watch games without losing weight in the pocketbook.

Since I am unable to work, this gets me out of the house.

[Adam]

The thing is, you're an outlier. While there would be some willing to pay to get trained for a job that doesn't pay anything, there aren't enough who are willing to make it feasible.

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Thanks for clearing it up for me Snaqs, I think I get it now - unofficially of course.

Coach Eagle?

Well since I passed the Online Rules Clinic, the only things I am missing to actually being a coach is First Aid/CPR Training with certification & the criminal background checks that are required.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Well since I passed the Online Rules Clinic, the only things I am missing to actually being a coach is First Aid/CPR Training with certification & the criminal background checks that are required.

and maybe THE most important thing........a team who would like you to coach them!

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by grunewar

and maybe THE most important thing........a team who would like you to coach them!

LMAO, I'm not interested in coaching

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

LMAO, I'm not interested in coaching

Then why post the crap about "the only thing missing for me to be a coach is ..."?