A question of Ethics?

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Originally posted by tpaul
Depending on the level of play I could agree. But at the HS varsity level I feel it would be coaching. [/B]

Interesting view. In the Canadian case book preface we have a quote which I believe some of my northern bretheren have posted here before:

"The official, who, through the influence of his presence, causes players to avoid rule violations, has attained the perfect relationship to the game." T.H. Shouldice 1969.

In addition, a 2002/2003 POE in Canada was "It should be emphasized that player safety is our prime concern and should not be compromised. All other issues become secondary."

So our philosophy is that the ability to prevent fouls and injuries supercedes the "advantage" that one team may gain by us telling them that their impending action may be illegal.