Spring 2013 MCSOA newsletter

1. According to the Webster
Dictionary, communication is
“a process by which
information is exchanged be-
tween individuals.” This
communication can come in
many forms; verbal, behavior,
symbols, but the most com-
mon in written. Hence this,
our Newsletter.
Our association’s objective is
“advance a high standard of
athletic competition, to
develop the highest ideals of
sportsmanship, encourage
uniform interpretations of the
rules of interscholastic sports,
improve the techniques of
officiating, and aid league
commissioners, athletic direc-
tors and coaches in securing
competent officials for
interscholastic
athletic contests.”
We can only get there
through
communication.
We bring
communication into
our association
through our meeting.
Each meeting in-
cludes that
verbal, visual,
and symbol/
graphic commu-
nication that is needed for
us to continue improving
our game as officials. It is
through communication
that we learn. Without
learning, we do not
improve.
It is the goal of this
association to continue
improving, to be the best
we can be for ourselves,
but also the athletes,
coaches, and spectators we
taking our profession to.
With that, enjoy the first
edition of the MCSOA
Newsletter!!
Think of all the ways we communicate through-
out our profession. Is this communication?
Communication, the key to Success!
New WIAA License Procedure
http://www.wiaawi.org/Officials/BecomeanOfficial.aspx
If you opened the WIAA
website, you have notice
this year there is a new
procedure being put into
place for License Renewal.
Beginning this year,
License Renewal will take
place online. Officials will
be able to submit and pay
with credit card online.
This feature will go online
May 1st, 2013. License
applications deadline for
2013-14 is July 5th, 2013.
WIAA will not be sending
out application materials
this year. If you do not do
this online, you can print
out the application and
send it to the WIAA.
Looking for a
Replacement?
• Check our website
availability,. We pay for
this 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 to an email.
Spring...Where are You?
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 1, Issue 1
SPRING 2013
MSCOA at State
Tournament
2
Scholarship Committee 2
Off-Season Work 2
Stretching Importance 3
Social Media 3
Game Cancelled? 3
Warm Up 4
Inside this issue:

2. Kaley McDonnell-Roncalli
Devon Liermann–Manitowoc
Lutheran
These students fit the definition of
student-athlete. They are excellent in
the classroom and on the athletic
field.
Congratulations and best of luck with
your future plans for college!
The 2012-13 Basketball Season ended
on a high note for two members of the
MCSOA. Todd Mangin and Jerry
Halverson were selected to participate
in the State Tournaments.
Todd Mangin of Whitelaw has been
officiating Basketball for 18 years.
Todd worked the Boys State
Tournament Division 3 Semi-Final
game between Wisconsin Lutheran
and Stoughton. Making the
experience more enjoyable, Todd was
selected to work with his brother,
Jason. This was Todd’s 3rd State
Tournament Assignment.
Jerry Halverson of Manitowoc was
selected to work the Girls State
Tournament Division 5 Semi-Final
game between Colfax and The Prairie
School. Jerry has been a licensed
WIAA official for 35 years. This was
Jerry’s 3rd WIAA State Tournament
Assignment, 6th assignment including
WISAA State.
Congratulations gentlemen on your
selection to the WIAA State Tourna-
ment. Thank you for representing our
association!
We have all done it. For
some that means a couple
days off if we move to the
next season, or a couple
weeks between seasons or a
few months if we only work
one sport. Just because the
season is over, doesn’t mean
With the end of each
season, there are a num-
ber of us who have time
off. We get a break, take
some time to relax and
catch up on the “honey
do list” that has been put
off so we can officiate.
that our job ends.
As officials we are needing to stay in
shape, sharp, and up to date. That
means working out, attending
meetings, watching video, and getting
into the rule book. Remember this
“off season” work is what helps “in
season”
Scholarship Committee
Association Members work Basketball State Tournament
Off Season is Not Off
Staying in shape in the off
season will help you stay
sharp for the next season.
This year we had 27 applicants for the
$250 scholarship we provide to four
(4) student/athletes that participate in
the sports we officiate; Volleyball,
Football, Basketball, Softball, and
Baseball.
This years scholarship recipients are:
Dakota Althen-Valders
Katherine Wolowicz-Manitowoc
Lincoln
Todd Mangin working at
the Kohl Center.
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3. • Realize officials have access to
information and it is privilege, not a
right to have access to it.
post, keep some things in mind:
• Avoid debate about specific play
• Avoid debate about specific official(s)
• Watch what you post
• Don’t get into an awk-
ward situation.
• Don’t post anything
that can embarrass you
or your association.
As athletes, we all took time to
warm up and stretch before
practice and games. As
officials, it is just as important
to take the time to do this
before the games we officiate.
Take the time to get a sweat
going to get the blood flowing
to your muscles, then take the
time to stretch.
As we get older, we don’t only
develop more aches and pains,
but we also lose the
flexibility in our
muscles. With this
reduced flexibility,
we can see more
stiffness and less
mobility. Limited
flexibility will also
limit the range of
motion in your
joints.
When stretching,
try to avoid bounce type activities.
These type of stretches can actually
place small tears in your muscles.
Stretching should be held for 30
seconds before releasing the stretch.
Also remember always stretch mus-
cles that have been warm up (not
cold) and to stretch both sides of your
body.
Stretching is a major piece of a pre-
game that should not be over looked.
It will keep us on the field of play!
• Watch a game You can
always try to learn something
new.
• Call Assigner
Offer your service as a substitute.
• Read—Get into the rule and
books!!
With our great spring, umpires have
been having games cancelled day
after day. What have you done on
your unexpected day off? Did getting
better ever cross your mind? Yes we
all like the time to rest, but most of us
do get the itch. Here are some
options to do on this day off.
• Hobby
Have the
time to do
your other
favorite
hobby!!
Referee
Magazine May 2013
Social Media and Officiating
Game Cancelled….Get Better!
Municipal Field in on an
April Game Day.
With the “instant” society we live in
today, people feel that everything
should be posted to Facebook or
Twitter within seconds of it
happening, most of the time without
thinking about the ramifications. The
same is true with officials. We
should realized the importance of
thinking before doing when it comes
to Social Media.
When participating in a Social Media
Stretching daily will help with
your fitness and muscle
flexibility.
“Use it properly and wisely and everyone benefits. Use it
incorrectly and your career could be a negatively
impacted.” -Jeff Stern—Referee Magazine May 2013
Page 3
Stretching is Important
Information take from Referee Magazine May 2013

4. Manitowoc County Sports Officials
your heel down, be sure not to force it
further than it wants to go. Your goal
is to be able to have your heel touch
the ground, but this may take time.
• Towel Pull
Sit with your legs straight out in front
of you and your knees locked. Wrap a
hand towel around the ball of your
foot and hold each side of the towel.
Keep your back straight and slowly
lean back while pulling on the towel.
When you feel a slight burn in the
muscle, hold.
• Runner's Stretch
This stretch mainly opens
One of the most important muscles in
our legs is the Calf. It is used daily
walking, jumping, running, etc. With
tight calves, officials will be stiff
walking, running, and moving while
working a game. Here are some sim-
ple Calf Stretches to do both
in-season and out-of-season to help
prevent that dreaded calf strain or
pull.
• Step Drop Stretch
Find a street curb or stairway step.
Place the ball of your foot on the end
of the ledge. Slowly drop your heal
down while keeping the ball of your
foot on the step. able to do this stretch
without any assistance. As you bring
the gastrocnemius, this is the dual head
muscle that makes up the outer calf.
With your arms extended and your back
straight, place both palms on a sturdy
surface, preferably a wall. Put the calf
you want to stretch
behind you, being
sure to keep your
heel pressed to the
floor and the leg
extended without
bending the knee.
Physical Fitness Tip
C/O Keith Bonde
1320 S. 10th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
President– Steve Sanders
1st Vice President– Justin Nickels
2nd Vice President– Steve Walsh
Secretary/Treasurer– Keith Bonde
Past President– Brian Ulness
Games Coordinator– Tom Frieder
Drop Step Stretch
We are on the Web!!
Visit us at www.manitowoccountysports
officials.com
Runner’s Stretch
Towel Pull