In today’s society, we teach

students and athletes that they are

role models for people. They have

role models in professional ath-

letes, musicians, actors, teachers,

etc. But who else can serve as a

role model? Officials.

Officials act confidently during

those pressure situations. These

actions can provide the leadership

examples of what it means to be a

role model. We influence

behaviors both on and off the field

of competition through our actions

and words. We, as officials, are

judges and evaluated on our calls

and judgments rather than what

words we speak. If we act like a

role model for the athletes, all

involved (players, coaches, fans,)

will respect us regardless of our

calls during the event.

When thinking about being a role

model, think of your actions. Do

you have a healthy attitude? Are

you acting with integrity (on and

off the court or field)? Did you act

as an ambassador to the game? Did

you act with character? If you can

answer these YES, you have been

acting like a role model.

So what does this all mean?

Attitude

If we expect coaches/players/fans

to display respect and a positive

attitude towards the officials, have

we shown the same respect in

return? You cannot expect to see

respect if you don’t give it. In easy

terms, treat people the way you

expect to be treated.

Integrity

Are you true to yourself? It is very

hard to question your judgment if

you are displaying integrity. With

integrity, it will become easier for

others to communicate with you.

Younger officials will aspire to

become better both as a person and

an official.

Character

What do you do when nobody is

watching? We should act like we

are being watched at all times. We

should not be just putting on a false

front during the game and forget

about it once the last horn sounds

and no spectators are in the gym or

around the field.

Ambassador

We are ambassadors of the sports

we officiate. We are a representa-

tive and/or promoter of the event

and we do this every time we take

the field or court. It is not just

being an ambassador for the sport,

but also for your association, both

at the local and state levels. We

promote playing fair, by the rules,

with safety and fairness.

These characteristics contribute to

the officials being a role model for

so many athletes that we come in

contact with on a regular basis.

By practicing these things and

working on our craft, we will find

yourself being a better official, but

also a better person.

We are Role Models

Accept the Feedback, Learn from it!

As officials, we hear feedback on a nightly

basis. It can come from the players, the

coaches, but most of all the fans. Have you

ever received feedback from a fellow

official? What did you do with it? How did

you react to it? These are questions we

should think about.

Upon receiving this feedback we need to

try to figure out where it is coming from

and if it is worth listening to. Only consider

the feedback given by a credible source

such as another official or a supervisor.

Try to follow this piece of advice, “Follow

the advice of people who have what you

want, and don’t follow the advice of people

who don’t.”

Other things to take into account are:

Realized the feedback is not tring to

hurt you. Anyone who is trying to provide

the feedback is trying to help you get better.

If you are not receiving feedback, then it is

time to worry!!

Look at the feedback as advice, not

orders. Do a self evaluation and process

the information. If the advice make sense, it

may be of value. You then need to decide if

you will use this new feedback in your

game. Remember to start small and don’t

try to add everything at one time!

Looking for a

Replacement?

• Check the web-site…..you pay for it, so why not use it??

• Are they certified for the sport?

• Is the individual ready for the specific level?

• Don’t always take the first response you get!!

Behavior is Key

M A N I T O W O C C O U N T Y S P O R T S O F F I C I A L S A S S O C I A T I O N

Volume 3, Issue 3

March 2015

Scholarship Brat Fry 2

Basketball State Tournament in Manitowoc!

2

Frieder Recognized 2

NASO Membership 3

Association Outing 3

Stump the Offical 3

Warm Up 4

Inside this issue:

Information from Referee Magazine January 2015

Information from Referee Magazine February 2015

7 or 8 games in day!! Don’t kill your body

or your mind, its not fair to the kids!!

Please look at your calendars and reference

the emails that have been sent by Keith

Bonde and Chuck Spackman. Please re-

spond to Chuck Spackman at chuck-

spack24@ymail.com or 920-905-2404.

This is a great opportunity to showcase our

area and our association. Please take the

time to help with this tournament.

Again, also please be realistic with the

games you accept. There is no need to work

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Our Scholarship Brat Fry Fundraiser dates

are set.

June 6th @ Rob’s Market

June 27th @ Piggly Wiggly-Manitowoc

In the past we have had great turnout for

our fundraisers and a lot of people have

given up their time on a Saturday in the

summer months.

If you have not volunteered, it is a great

time, great conversation and the feedback

we hear from the patrons is proof that what

we are doing is a good thing!!! Please con-

sider giving some time this year to help our

local student-athletes!!!

Keep your eye out the sign up soon!! We

will again need fryers, wrappers, supply

runners, money guys or girls). Help us get

the word out about our great organization!

Tom was recognized as the Official of the

Year in District 2 (Northeast Region) which

includes the Bay, FRCC, EWC, CLC,

Olympian, Packerland, FVA, and many

more conferences.

Tom was nominated by the conference

commissioners of this region. He was one

of 4 winners this year.

The MCSOA would like to congratulate

Tom Frieder of Manitowoc, the current

MCSOA games coordinator was recently

honored by the Wisconsin Conference

Commissioners Association. Tom was hon-

ored with the award for Official of the Year.

In its 4th year, the WCCA awards this ca-

reer recognition award to WIAA officials

who have given a number of years of ser-

vice, commitment to excellence, and recog-

nition of officiating accomplishments.

Tom on this award and for his years of ser-

vice, not only to the mentioned conferences,

the WIAA, but also to our local association.

With over 52 years of officiating, Tom has

shown the commitment to excellence that

we all strive for.

CONGRATULATIONS TOM!! WELL

DESERVED!!

Basketball State Tournament

Scholarship Fundraiser—Brat Fry Dates Set!!!

Tom Frieder Recognized by Conference Commissioners

March is usually the end of our basketball

season. That is not the case this year!!! The

Future Lady Ships program is being recog-

nized and has been awarded the 2015 6th

grade State Tournament. This is a great

honor for our area and our association!

March 28 and 29 are going to be busy days

for this tournament. There will be more that

80 games played on Saturday alone at 8

different locations!! We need your help!!!

Page 2 Behavior is Key

Please sign up By March 20th!!

fet (starts at game time and runs

through the 7th inning!), and 2

drinks (beer, soda, or water).

The buffet includes hamburgers,

brats, hot dogs, pasta salad,

baked beans, chips, deserts, and

snacks!!

Please sign up with Steve Walsh

swalsh@kiel.k12.wi.us or call 242-

9122.

Thanks for taking the time to follow up on

the NASO survey that was sent out. The

results have tabulated and this will be a

discussion the Executive Board will be

discussing at their upcoming meeting.

Look for an

announce-

ment in the

coming months as to the direction our asso-

ciation is going.

This month the information from the WIAA

came out about recruiting new officials and

being a military member (current or retired)

and receiving a discount on their registra-

tion. Please continue to keep your eyes and

ears open for people who are looking to

become officials. Refer them to the follow-

ing link.

Military Official Brochure

Military Registration Documents

fielding or throwing. R2 reaches second

before the interference. What is your rul-

ing?

Baseball

With R1 on first, B2 has two strikes. He

swings at the next pitch, which touches

him. R1 steals second. Ruling?

A new feature this edition will bring in

different situations from multiple sports.

Take these as a learning experience and to

get into the rule book or case book!!!

Softball

With R1 on second and R2 on first, B3 hits

toward third. R1 interferes by touching the

batted ball or by illegally hindering F5 in

Football

Fourth and two from team K’s 30 yard line.

Two team K substitutes come into the hud-

dle and three team K players leave. One of

the three, K1, stops near the sideline but

inbounds. At the snap, K2 throws a pass

intended for K1, who is streaking down the

sideline. R3 intercepts the pass and returns

it for a touchdown. What ruling do you

have? Is the ruling different depending on

the level you are officiating?

Association Outing at Timer Rattlers!!!

Stump the Official

The MCSOA Trip has been

set!!!

August 29th @ Wisconsin Tim-

ber Rattlers game!!

The game begins at 6:35pm. We

have tickets in the All You Can

Eat Section. These tickets are

priced at $25. It includes the

game ticket, all-you-can-eat buf-

Page 3

NASO Survey—WIAA Officials

Manitowoc County Sports Officials Association

your head and pelvis. Return to start-

ing position. Now

drop your belly

towards the floor.

Keep you legs and

arms firm for both

stretches.

SEATED TORSO STRETCH

Sitting in a chair twist to left, placing

your right hand

outside your

knee. Let your

body rotate,

don’t apply pres-

sure. Look to-

wards the side as

far as you can without moving your

head. Your spine should rotate by

With age, we all complain about our

back beginning to hurt and ache more

than it did years before. There can be

many causes for this, including tight

hamstrings, tight hips, and general

abuse from being on hard football

fields, unforgiving basketball courts,

and/or calling 200+ softball/baseball

pitches a night. It is just as important

to stretch our lower back before activ-

ity as it is to stretch hamstrings,

calves, etc. Try out these 3 quick

stretches for your lower back. Don’t

forget it is always a good idea to

stretch AFTER activity as well!!

CAT STRETCH

On your hands and knees, arch your

back towards the ceiling by dropping

itself. Return to center and twist to the

right. Hold stretch in each direction 20-

30 seconds. You can also do this while

seated on the floor.

SEATED FORWARD BEND

While sitting in a chair, take a breath in

and lean forward bringing your chest

toward your thighs. Let your hand/arms

hang on either side of your legs. Keep

your shoulders and neck “long”. Hold

the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

Physical Fitness Tip

C/O Keith Bonde 1320 S. 10th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220

President—Steve Walsh 1st Vice President—Dave Nickels 2nd Vice President—Eric VantHul Secretary/Treasurer—Keith Bonde Past President—Steve Sanders Games Coordinator—Tom Frieder Website Coordinator—Mike Cummings

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