Throughout history people have utilized bright new ideas to strengthen nearly every area of their lives. Perhaps it is time we make a concerted effort to get new and bright ideas in the area of TENNIS OFFICIATING...
Here are a few thoughts to stimulate our discussion:
* Scheduling some additional OFFICIALS SCHOOLS in strategic areas throughout the state for people who were unable to attend the school in their area. These schools don't have to be taught right now but could be scheduled for sometime during 2009.
* Creating a site where officials could take the OFFICIALS TESTS online and receive their certification. These sites would be similiar to the Defensive Driving sites where it takes a certain amount of time and all dvd's would be presented. At least make it an option for officials who have 3-5 years experience and don't need to sit through a school every year.
* Creating a data base that is available to all officials that lists the certified officials in Texas and their levels of certification. You can make this information available only to certified officials and it does not have to list personal information other than email addresses.
* Creating a TENNIS OFFICIALS BLOG where our leadership could answer specific questions and post their responses for all to enjoy. There is no reason to fear communication.
* Create a TENNIS OFFICIALS BLOG/WEBSITE where officiating opportunities are listed (with contact information) for all to access. There are currently some printed materials available but many times they are outdated or incorrect. Online access is much more useable.
These are just a few suggestions. Let's hear more from you!!!
6 comments:
Great ideas Randy. Maybe the Texas Section Officials Committee will discuss some of these ideas when they meet in February. At least we can hope that they do.
The Ad Hoc Commmittee is working on this very topic this weekend. We will let you know what is decided.
You should also have on-line instruction manauls, especially showing the proper way to break other official's pencils.
Who is on the Ad Hoc Committee now that Randy has resigned and Sara has fallen out of favor?
Any chance someone on the Officials Committee will question why the Ad Hoc Committee is doing their work?
Hey eyesore, you're a one trick pony. How about you crawl into hibernation for a few months?
What is the rumor that the great almighty Sara has fallen out of favor. Please explain - I'm salivating just thinking of the implications. Maybe there is a Sun about to rise on the horizon.
ps: Everyone knows donkeys don't hibernate. What an idiot you are. You don't even know your farm animals. You must not be from the South.
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