To All NCWLOA Members:

 

    Good luck to everyone during the 2009 Spring season.  Hopefuly everyone has entered the season both mentally and physically prepared.  Work hard and call your games as consistently and failry as you can. 

 

    Work with coaches and players as best as possible.  Remember that the game is theirs and we just keep it as fair as possible and within the rules of game.  Know what a slash is and call it when you see it.  We, as officials, are the ones responsible for keeping the game safe once the opening whistle is blown.  Use your cards when the circumstance demands it.  Slashes and checks to the head must be carded if we are to avoid unwanted consequences.

 

    Players set the tone of a game, but we, as officials, are tasked with making sure that tone is fair, safe, and within the rules.  Keep in mind that the most physical and aggressive team is not necessarily supposed to win, but the best and most skilled one.

 

    Enjoy the game and your season.  It is a great game and our Nassau officials are as good as they come.  Stay well, stay safe, and most of all have fun while insuring that everyone else in the game has the same opportunities.

 

Joe Fanning

NCWLOA Chairperson