Brian Lamb
Breaking News!
January 24, 2012
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21P) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes all of the major post season assignments (UIL Regional Tournaments, UIL State Tournament and the Prep State Tournament ... see article below). By the way, there are a few open slots on the schedule (highlighted in RED). Please contact Mark Lyons if you would like to be assigned to any of these open slots.
♦ Major Post Season Assignments - After careful consideration, the TWOA-GC Executive Board has selected the following officials for the major post season assignments ... Congratulations to all!
♦ Fifth & Sixth Jax Meetings - Our fifth and sixth association meetings of the season took place on Tuesday December 13th and Monday January 9th. The meetings were held at Jax Grill ... The link to the minutes of these meetings can be found on the Meetings page. Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Monday February 6th!
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21P) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes all of the major post season assignments (UIL Regional Tournaments, UIL State Tournament and the Prep State Tournament ... see article below). By the way, there are a few open slots on the schedule (highlighted in RED). Please contact Mark Lyons if you would like to be assigned to any of these open slots.
♦ Major Post Season Assignments - After careful consideration, the TWOA-GC Executive Board has selected the following officials for the major post season assignments ... Congratulations to all!- UIL State Tournament - Austin: Brian Lamb, Chris Myers and Marc Comeaux. Rex Anderson (as the state UIL/TWOA President and head referee) and Dan Lang (as the state UIL/TWOA Rules Commissioner) will also be representing our chapter at the tournament.
- UIL Region I Tournament - Amarillo: Rex Anderson.
- UIL Region III Tournament - Houston: Dan Lang, Brian Lamb, Chris Myers, Don Burt, Jeron Quincy, Marc Comeaux and Paul Hamilton.
- UIL Region IV Tournament - San Antonio: Kyle Smith.
- Prep State Tournament - Houston: Tommy Herring, Clayton Martin, Daniel Rawson & Mark Solomon.
♦ Fifth & Sixth Jax Meetings - Our fifth and sixth association meetings of the season took place on Tuesday December 13th and Monday January 9th. The meetings were held at Jax Grill ... The link to the minutes of these meetings can be found on the Meetings page. Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Monday February 6th!
January 11, 2012
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21N) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through the end of the season. The assignments for the major post season events will be made within next week or so (highlighted in BLUE). By the way, there are a few open slots on the schedule (highlighted in RED). Please contact Mark Lyons if you would like to be assigned to any of these open slots.
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21N) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through the end of the season. The assignments for the major post season events will be made within next week or so (highlighted in BLUE). By the way, there are a few open slots on the schedule (highlighted in RED). Please contact Mark Lyons if you would like to be assigned to any of these open slots.
December 21, 2011
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21K) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Saturday January 21st. The remaining assignments for the second half of the season will be completed within the next few weeks. By the way, there are a few open slots on the schedule (highlighted in RED). Please contact Mark Lyons if you would like to be assigned to any of these open slots.
♦ UIL 2011-12 Wrestling Exam - Part II - This test is based on the 2011-12 NFHS rule and case books and is now open on the UIL/Arbiter website. The test must be completed by Friday, January 6th (no extensions will be granted). In addition, this test must be completed (85% or greater score) in order to officiate any major post season event (UIL Regional or UIL State). And, finally, please note that you will have only one attempt to complete this test. To complete, click HERE or on the green box in the right sidebar of this page.
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21K) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Saturday January 21st. The remaining assignments for the second half of the season will be completed within the next few weeks. By the way, there are a few open slots on the schedule (highlighted in RED). Please contact Mark Lyons if you would like to be assigned to any of these open slots.
♦ UIL 2011-12 Wrestling Exam - Part II - This test is based on the 2011-12 NFHS rule and case books and is now open on the UIL/Arbiter website. The test must be completed by Friday, January 6th (no extensions will be granted). In addition, this test must be completed (85% or greater score) in order to officiate any major post season event (UIL Regional or UIL State). And, finally, please note that you will have only one attempt to complete this test. To complete, click HERE or on the green box in the right sidebar of this page.
December 9, 2011
♦ Fourth Jax Meeting - Our fourth association meeting of the season took place on Monday November 28th. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 30 folks attended. The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Tuesday December 13th!
Also, our next three meetings of the season have been scheduled:
♦ NFHS Rules Interpretations - The NFHS Rules Interpretations document for the 2011-12 season can be found on the Downloads page (7th document from the top). There aren't very many clarifications ... however, please take note of the 2nd injury timeout situation at the end of the 2nd period. The new interpretation brings clarity to a question we had posed in one of our officiating clinics recently.
♦ Fourth Jax Meeting - Our fourth association meeting of the season took place on Monday November 28th. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 30 folks attended. The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Tuesday December 13th!Also, our next three meetings of the season have been scheduled:
- Monday January 9th
- Monday January 23th
- Monday February 6th
♦ NFHS Rules Interpretations - The NFHS Rules Interpretations document for the 2011-12 season can be found on the Downloads page (7th document from the top). There aren't very many clarifications ... however, please take note of the 2nd injury timeout situation at the end of the 2nd period. The new interpretation brings clarity to a question we had posed in one of our officiating clinics recently.
November 28, 2011
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21G) can be found on the Schedules page. Also, the Online Bid Submittal Survey, for the second half of the season, is now open for business! To access the survey, simply click on the unique link in the email that was sent to each official today. Please make sure to complete before the cutoff date (Thursday 12/08).
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21G) can be found on the Schedules page. Also, the Online Bid Submittal Survey, for the second half of the season, is now open for business! To access the survey, simply click on the unique link in the email that was sent to each official today. Please make sure to complete before the cutoff date (Thursday 12/08).
November 20, 2011
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21F) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Friday December 31st. By the way, the bid surveys for the second half of the season (Jan-Feb) should be emailed to all members within the next week or so.
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21F) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Friday December 31st. By the way, the bid surveys for the second half of the season (Jan-Feb) should be emailed to all members within the next week or so.
November 16, 2011
♦ Third Jax Meeting - Our third association meeting of the season took place on Monday November 7th. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 19 folks attended. The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Monday November 28th!
By the way, according to our records, the following members have attended all 3 of our Jax meetings this season: Mark Bing, Tommy Herring, Clayton Martin, Chris Myers, Erica Reyes, Jim Roman, Kyle Smith, Franky Dowdy, Amber Stokes & Larry Sullivan. Congratulations ... and thank you for your dedication!
♦ Referee Photos - The Referee Photos page has been updated to include most of our 14 new members ... this includes Aaron Claxton, Franky Dowdy, Eric Gardner, Ronald Hill, Benjamin Lang, Claudia Malo, Ashby Michaca, Sarah Perez, Justin Sanchez, Sean St. Clair, Amber Stokes, Larry Sullivan, Timeka Williams & Channing Wood. Hopefully, we'll get Claudia Malo's picture taken soon! In any case, as you can see, our membership has swelled to 58 officials ... an all time high!
♦ Contacts - The Contacts page has been updated to include our new members (and various other updates). Remember, this area of the website is lightly secured ... the username is "houston" and the password is "wrestling" ... easy to remember!
♦ Officiating Clinics - On Saturday November 5th a total of 29 officials attended our second officiating clinic of the season at Cypress Ridge High School ... our highest attendance ever!
♦ Third Jax Meeting - Our third association meeting of the season took place on Monday November 7th. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 19 folks attended. The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Monday November 28th!By the way, according to our records, the following members have attended all 3 of our Jax meetings this season: Mark Bing, Tommy Herring, Clayton Martin, Chris Myers, Erica Reyes, Jim Roman, Kyle Smith, Franky Dowdy, Amber Stokes & Larry Sullivan. Congratulations ... and thank you for your dedication!
♦ Referee Photos - The Referee Photos page has been updated to include most of our 14 new members ... this includes Aaron Claxton, Franky Dowdy, Eric Gardner, Ronald Hill, Benjamin Lang, Claudia Malo, Ashby Michaca, Sarah Perez, Justin Sanchez, Sean St. Clair, Amber Stokes, Larry Sullivan, Timeka Williams & Channing Wood. Hopefully, we'll get Claudia Malo's picture taken soon! In any case, as you can see, our membership has swelled to 58 officials ... an all time high!
♦ Contacts - The Contacts page has been updated to include our new members (and various other updates). Remember, this area of the website is lightly secured ... the username is "houston" and the password is "wrestling" ... easy to remember!
♦ Officiating Clinics - On Saturday November 5th a total of 29 officials attended our second officiating clinic of the season at Cypress Ridge High School ... our highest attendance ever!
November 8, 2011
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21E) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Tuesday November 22nd. The remaining assignments for the first half of the season will be completed after the evaluation weekend. As always, there are two versions of the schedule posted ... a Referees version (grouped by date) and a Coaches version (grouped by school/date).
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21E) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Tuesday November 22nd. The remaining assignments for the first half of the season will be completed after the evaluation weekend. As always, there are two versions of the schedule posted ... a Referees version (grouped by date) and a Coaches version (grouped by school/date).
October 29, 2011
♦ Second Jax Meeting - Our second association meeting of the season took place on Tuesday October 18th. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 29 folks attended. In attendance were 2 new officials (Ben Lang & Timeka Williams) ... this brings the total number of new officials (who have attended a Jax meeting) to 15. The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Monday November 7th!
♦ Officiating Clinics - On Saturday October 29th a total of 27 officials attended our first officiating clinic of the season at Episcopal HS. Our next officiating clinic is scheduled for Saturday November 5th at Cypress Ridge HS ... a total of 32 officials are scheduled to attend that clinic (which will make it the largest clinic ever!).
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21C) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Saturday November 5th. This is being published to get us through this week and next weekend. A few related comments:
♦ NFHS Officials Quarterly - Did you know you can view the NFHS Officials Quarterly Magazine online? Simply click below:
NFHS Officials Quarterly Magazine
As you'll see, you can flip through the pages in your web browser ... in addition, you can search and print any of the content. Please note that you'll need to sign into the NFHS/Arbiter website to view the magazines.
♦ Finance Info - An updated income/expense statement has been posted on the Finances page. This page includes category summaries for the past 3 seasons ... the 2011-12 season will be updated as the season progresses. In any case, please contact Clayton Martin if are interested in reviewing the specific transactions behind these summaries.
♦ Second Jax Meeting - Our second association meeting of the season took place on Tuesday October 18th. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 29 folks attended. In attendance were 2 new officials (Ben Lang & Timeka Williams) ... this brings the total number of new officials (who have attended a Jax meeting) to 15. The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Monday November 7th!
♦ Officiating Clinics - On Saturday October 29th a total of 27 officials attended our first officiating clinic of the season at Episcopal HS. Our next officiating clinic is scheduled for Saturday November 5th at Cypress Ridge HS ... a total of 32 officials are scheduled to attend that clinic (which will make it the largest clinic ever!).
♦ Wrestling Schedule - The latest version of the wrestling schedule (WS21C) can be found on the Schedules page. This version includes referee assignments through Saturday November 5th. This is being published to get us through this week and next weekend. A few related comments:- I noticed that several officials submitted their bids but have not registered with UIL. Remember, you will not be assigned to any event unless you have registered with the UIL (and paid your dues).
- I also noticed that several officials bid for events on Saturday November 5th ... but were not considered because those same officials are scheduled to attend the Cypress Ridge officiating clinic on that same day.
- In addition, a few of the new officials bid on events scheduled prior to the Klein Oak evaluation tournament. Unfortunately, I can't schedule you until we complete your initial evaluation and training.
- There are still a few slots open on Saturday November 5th ... if you are interested in filling any of these slots please let me know ASAP.
- I will publish another schedule later this week that will take us through November 26th. The remaining assignments for the first half of the season will be completed after the Klein Oak evaluation tournament.
- As always, there are two versions of the schedule posted ... a Referees version (grouped by date) and a Coaches version (grouped by school/date).
♦ NFHS Officials Quarterly - Did you know you can view the NFHS Officials Quarterly Magazine online? Simply click below:NFHS Officials Quarterly Magazine
As you'll see, you can flip through the pages in your web browser ... in addition, you can search and print any of the content. Please note that you'll need to sign into the NFHS/Arbiter website to view the magazines.
♦ Finance Info - An updated income/expense statement has been posted on the Finances page. This page includes category summaries for the past 3 seasons ... the 2011-12 season will be updated as the season progresses. In any case, please contact Clayton Martin if are interested in reviewing the specific transactions behind these summaries.
October 12, 2011
♦ First Jax Meeting - Our first association meeting of the season took place on Monday October 3rd. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 41 folks attended ... a new attendance record! In attendance were 13 new officials (Lonnie Bartley, Franky Dowdy, Mike Flannery, Alyssa Flores, Haley Flores, Claudia Malo, Ashby Michaca, Don Milbourn, Justin Sanchez, Sean St. Clair, Amber Stokes, Larry Sullivan & Andrew Wilson) ... and 4 returning officials (John Ekster, Lonnie Lukes, Tyler Lukes & Jeron Quincy). The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Tuesday October 18th!
♦ Officiating Clinics - The venues have been determined for the upcoming officiating clinics (Episcopal HS & CyRidge HS) ... the dates and venues are noted on the Meetings page. Remember, attendance at one of these 2 clinics is required ... of course, you are more than welcome to attend both of the clinics (the same material is covered in both clinics). Please note that lunch and drinks will be provided.
♦ UIL Requirements - In order to officiate this season, every member needs to satisfy several UIL requirements:
♦ Referee Photos - Referee photos will be taken at the next several gatherings (meetings and clinics). An officiating shirt will be provided at each photo shoot. This is especially important for our new officials ... and for any veteran official who wishes to have their existing photo updated.
♦ Updates - The Contacts and Referee Photos pages have been updated with current information. Contact information and photos for the new officials will be added shortly after the Evaluation Tournament. Remember, the Contacts page is lightly secured ... the username is "houston" and the password is "wrestling" ... easy to remember!
♦ First Jax Meeting - Our first association meeting of the season took place on Monday October 3rd. The meeting was held at Jax Grill and a total of 41 folks attended ... a new attendance record! In attendance were 13 new officials (Lonnie Bartley, Franky Dowdy, Mike Flannery, Alyssa Flores, Haley Flores, Claudia Malo, Ashby Michaca, Don Milbourn, Justin Sanchez, Sean St. Clair, Amber Stokes, Larry Sullivan & Andrew Wilson) ... and 4 returning officials (John Ekster, Lonnie Lukes, Tyler Lukes & Jeron Quincy). The link to the minutes of this meeting can be found on the Meetings page (or click HERE). Please note that our NEXT meeting is on Tuesday October 18th!
♦ Officiating Clinics - The venues have been determined for the upcoming officiating clinics (Episcopal HS & CyRidge HS) ... the dates and venues are noted on the Meetings page. Remember, attendance at one of these 2 clinics is required ... of course, you are more than welcome to attend both of the clinics (the same material is covered in both clinics). Please note that lunch and drinks will be provided.
♦ UIL Requirements - In order to officiate this season, every member needs to satisfy several UIL requirements:- UIL Registration & Dues Payment - This needs to be completed before moving on to the other requirements noted below. In addition, this must be completed before you can receive your NFHS books, your general liability insurance and to officiate any Texas wrestling event. As of today, there are 29 veteran officials and 8 new officials who still haven't registered. To complete, click HERE or on the pink box at the top of this page.
- UIL Officials Compliance Program - This is a development program that emphasizes the critical role official's play in creating a positive culture in youth sports. In addition, the program provides several valuable tools and "best practices" of elite officials around the country. To complete, click HERE or on the yellow box at the top of this page.
- UIL 2011-12 Wrestling Exam - Part I - This test is based on the 2011-12 NFHS rule and case books. This is an OPEN BOOK test. You can cheat, use your rules and case books, call a friend, use a lifeline ... whatever you want! Just remember that you must attain a minimum score on this test to officiate at any level. The Part 1 test will be open on October 15th and close on December 1st. To complete, click HERE or on the green box at the top of this page.
♦ Referee Photos - Referee photos will be taken at the next several gatherings (meetings and clinics). An officiating shirt will be provided at each photo shoot. This is especially important for our new officials ... and for any veteran official who wishes to have their existing photo updated.
♦ Updates - The Contacts and Referee Photos pages have been updated with current information. Contact information and photos for the new officials will be added shortly after the Evaluation Tournament. Remember, the Contacts page is lightly secured ... the username is "houston" and the password is "wrestling" ... easy to remember!
September 9, 2011
♦ Meeting Schedule - The association meeting schedule has been set for the first half of the season ... you can find the specific dates on our Meetings page. Our first meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 3rd (at Jax Grill, of course!).
By the way, there are 16 new folks ("Newbies!") who have expressed interest in joining our association this season. With that said, please make a special effort to attend our first meeting to welcome them to our association. In any case, please take a minute to mark all of these dates on your calendar!
♦ TWOA State Clinic - The annual TWOA State Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 1st at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, TX (just north of Austin). The clinic will run from 9:30am to 2:00pm ... lunch and refreshments will be provided. A few further comments:
♦ NFHS Rules Changes - The various documents relating to the 2011-12 NFHS Rules Changes can be found on the Downloads page. Of special note is the major revamping of the weight classes ... now listed at 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285. In addition, the Figure-4 hold around any part of the body is now illegal. Another significant change now makes the 2" boundary line inbounds.
♦ UIL Registration - The online UIL Sports Officials Registration website is now open for business! Unlike last season, UIL requires the payment of your $50 state dues during the registration process. A few comments:
♦ TWOA-UIL May 21, 2011 Meeting - The various documents relating to the TWOA-UIL May 21st meeting in Austin can be downloaded by clicking HERE. Greg Clark, Rex Anderson and Dan Lang represented our chapter on a variety of topics including the TASO lawsuit, UIL registration, incident reporting, TWOA jackets/patches, regional and state tourney selections, state tourney evaluations, intrastate sharing of officials, tournament guidelines, state bylaws and the budget/finance report.
♦ Meeting Schedule - The association meeting schedule has been set for the first half of the season ... you can find the specific dates on our Meetings page. Our first meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 3rd (at Jax Grill, of course!).By the way, there are 16 new folks ("Newbies!") who have expressed interest in joining our association this season. With that said, please make a special effort to attend our first meeting to welcome them to our association. In any case, please take a minute to mark all of these dates on your calendar!
♦ TWOA State Clinic - The annual TWOA State Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 1st at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, TX (just north of Austin). The clinic will run from 9:30am to 2:00pm ... lunch and refreshments will be provided. A few further comments:- We would like to see a strong Houston showing at this clinic ... hopefully, 10-15 Houston officials will attend (of course, the more the merrier!). With that said, please send your clinic RSVP to Mark Lyons as soon as possible.
- A car pool has been setup at Academy Sporting Goods at I-10 and the Grand Parkway. Since the clinic starts at 9:30, the carpool will leave promptly at 7:00am. Please contact Mark Lyons if you plan on joining the car pool.
♦ NFHS Rules Changes - The various documents relating to the 2011-12 NFHS Rules Changes can be found on the Downloads page. Of special note is the major revamping of the weight classes ... now listed at 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285. In addition, the Figure-4 hold around any part of the body is now illegal. Another significant change now makes the 2" boundary line inbounds.
♦ UIL Registration - The online UIL Sports Officials Registration website is now open for business! Unlike last season, UIL requires the payment of your $50 state dues during the registration process. A few comments:- Registration is required in order to receive your NFHS books, general liability insurance, online testing and to officiate any Texas wrestling event.
- To begin the registration process, click on the blue box at the top of this page ... or click HERE. The entire process will take about 10 minutes to complete.
- If you've previously registered with UIL, make sure to sign-in to the UIL website before registering for this season (in the upper right hand corner of the page)!
- The process will require you to provide some basic information, disclose your conviction status, digitally sign several UIL statements, select our chapter from a list, upload a photo (optional) and submit your payment (credit card or e-check). By the way, make sure to select our chapter from the list of chapters!
- When completed, you will receive 2 emails ... one confirming your registration and another confirming your dues payment.
♦ TWOA-UIL May 21, 2011 Meeting - The various documents relating to the TWOA-UIL May 21st meeting in Austin can be downloaded by clicking HERE. Greg Clark, Rex Anderson and Dan Lang represented our chapter on a variety of topics including the TASO lawsuit, UIL registration, incident reporting, TWOA jackets/patches, regional and state tourney selections, state tourney evaluations, intrastate sharing of officials, tournament guidelines, state bylaws and the budget/finance report.