Advice for the new guy

[tmielke]

Originally Posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE

There is no clinic you must attend before working hs ball tmielke?? wow....our new people MUST attend a 5 session rules/mechanics clinic...plus a field evaluation...where is this?

however, good luck,and do us all proud!

Michigan High School Athletic Assoc. I had to pass a test on their officiating guidebook, and pay my fee.

I know my abilities are closely aligned to my experience! But I am confident that I will do a competent job. I have spent a bunch of time preparing myself and am working with an experienced umpire. I wouldn't step on the field if I didn't feel prepared.

I will let you all know how things go. Thanks all for the advice.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by tmielke

Michigan High School Athletic Assoc. I had to pass a test on their officiating guidebook, and pay my fee.

I know my abilities are closely aligned to my experience! But I am confident that I will do a competent job. I have spent a bunch of time preparing myself and am working with an experienced umpire. I wouldn't step on the field if I didn't feel prepared.

I will let you all know how things go. Thanks all for the advice.

It's really great to see someone so conscientious about preparation and recognizing that it's needed and not arriving on the field thinking he is God.
Great approach, welcome to the forums and best wishes for today. Don't rush the calls and don't hesitate to let your partner help.
What part of MI is Charlevoix?

p.s. please blow a call big time, so you will be one of us

[tmielke]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

It's really great to see someone so conscientious about preparation and recognizing that it's needed and not arriving on the field thinking he is God.
Great approach, welcome to the forums and best wishes for today. Don't rush the calls and don't hesitate to let your partner help.
What part of MI is Charlevoix?

p.s. please blow a call big time, so you will be one of us

Look at the back of your left hand. Charlevoix is at the top of your ring finger.

I hope it will be awhile before I make the call everybody knows is wrong.

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by tmielke

Look at the back of your left hand. Charlevoix is at the top of your ring finger.

I hope it will be awhile before I make the call everybody knows is wrong.

I started officiating in Michigan - in basketball you take the part I mail it in and your check and *PRESTO* - you are an official! You actually have to go through a rookie school in WV and attend a rules clinic every year.

Good luck tonight - hope it goes well. I used to be in the thumb myself!

[tcannizzo]

Originally Posted by tmielke

Look at the back of your left hand. Charlevoix is at the top of your ring finger.

Rented a cottage in Charlevoix for family vaca back in 98-99. Absolutley a beautiful place.

In fact, do you remember the fireworks accident during the boat parade? That was the week we were there. What was the name of the event?

[tmielke]

That was the Venetian Festival. The lawsuits from that accident were recently settled I believe

[Skahtboi]

So, tmielke, any update on how things are going now that you have gotten a few more games under your belt?