Well the first day of qualies is over, and the Open is off to a very wet start. We started the morning off with a meeting at 9am and then it was off to court, the first matches started at 11. I was assigned one of the service line people for my crew today, which was very exciting, since last year I was near side only. Also, I was on Court 10 which is one of the show courts.
Unfortunately, I only spent about one full rotation on the court because of the rain. We were on and off all day, and we did not finish all the matches, which will make the day tomorrow a lot longer. With that being said, tomorrow there is also a chance of the wet stuff so it will be very interesting to see what will happen. I do have another meeting at 9am tomorrow, with all the first and second year umpires. And again an 11 o-clcok start. Stay tuned for more updates from the open.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Summer Update
Here we go everyone just thought I would give an update on this summer before I start my daily updates from the Open next Tuesday. I have been all around, starting in Rochester, New York. Rochester went really well, and I actually got to chair my first professional semi-final. Also, in Rochester, we had a late start one day so another umpire and myself went to Niagra Falls, the first time I have ever been there. From there I went to Pittsburgh, a pro event that I have been fortunate enough to be going to since my first year of officiating. After Pittsburgh, I travelled to Lexington, Kentucky and Decatur, Illinois. From Decatur I went to Cincinnati for the WTA event as a linesperson. After Cinci, I went north to Kalamazoo, Michigan for another tournament I have been fortunate enough to go to since the beginning of my officiating career. This year however, I was fortunate enough to be selected to be the chair umpire for the Boys 18's National Championship Match, the winner gets a wild card to the US Open Main Draw! It was an honor to be selected to be in the chair for this match. The match was really a good way to end my "summer tour."
Also, during my adventures, I received notice that I will be attending the ITF Level 2 Chair School in Toronto, to hopefully become a white badge chair umpire.
Now I am home for a week, until Monday when I go to the US Open until September 9th. Hopefully I perform well enough to get extended to the end. Keep your eye on the OUSOA blog for daily updates from the Open.
Aworth
Also, during my adventures, I received notice that I will be attending the ITF Level 2 Chair School in Toronto, to hopefully become a white badge chair umpire.
Now I am home for a week, until Monday when I go to the US Open until September 9th. Hopefully I perform well enough to get extended to the end. Keep your eye on the OUSOA blog for daily updates from the Open.
Aworth
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sony Ericcson Update
Hello Everyone,
Reporting live from Sunny Miami Florida, and the Sony Ericcson Open. Monday was a very long day. The start time was suppose to be 10am, however, because of rain the 48 match day started at 2pm. The last crew was done at 2am, I was fortunate enough to be finished at 10pm.
Today was a much nicer day, 75 and sunny. We started at 10am, so for the crews that finished up for to, it was an early morning, and we were all done by 7pm. Today we finished qualifying and started a few main draw women's matches.
Tomorrow the big shots start, the main draw begins, and the action should heat up. Come back later for constant updates
Aworth
Reporting live from Sunny Miami Florida, and the Sony Ericcson Open. Monday was a very long day. The start time was suppose to be 10am, however, because of rain the 48 match day started at 2pm. The last crew was done at 2am, I was fortunate enough to be finished at 10pm.
Today was a much nicer day, 75 and sunny. We started at 10am, so for the crews that finished up for to, it was an early morning, and we were all done by 7pm. Today we finished qualifying and started a few main draw women's matches.
Tomorrow the big shots start, the main draw begins, and the action should heat up. Come back later for constant updates
Aworth
Extramural Update 3 &4
Hello Everyone,
Sorry for the delay in the extramural updates. The past two weekends we sent officicals to Middle Tennessee State University and The Ohio State University. Representing us at MTSU was Preston Carr and Sam Schwieterman. Sam was a semi-finalist, and Preston was a finalist.
We sent John Mason to OSU. He also did a very nice job, and recieved a semi-final game.
This upcoming weekend, Justin Carr will be travelling to Mississippi State University.
Sorry for the delay in the extramural updates. The past two weekends we sent officicals to Middle Tennessee State University and The Ohio State University. Representing us at MTSU was Preston Carr and Sam Schwieterman. Sam was a semi-finalist, and Preston was a finalist.
We sent John Mason to OSU. He also did a very nice job, and recieved a semi-final game.
This upcoming weekend, Justin Carr will be travelling to Mississippi State University.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Extramural Update 2
Hello All,
Reporting from sunny Las Vegas, I have the second installment of the Extramural Basketball season. This weekend myself, Brian Beam, Ian Swoboda, and Andrew Hiltbrand travelled to Sin City. Beam and I were on the officials' evaluation staff while Hiltbrand and Swoboda officiated. Both Hiltbrand and Swoboda did a wonderful job. Hiltbrand officiated a men's quarter final game, while Swoboda officiated the men's final. When it came down to giving out awards Mr. Swoboda was honored as an All-Tournament Official.
Coming up in the future are tournaments at Middle Tennessee State University, Mississippi State University, and The Ohio State University, so keep your eyes posted to the blog for more updates
Reporting from sunny Las Vegas, I have the second installment of the Extramural Basketball season. This weekend myself, Brian Beam, Ian Swoboda, and Andrew Hiltbrand travelled to Sin City. Beam and I were on the officials' evaluation staff while Hiltbrand and Swoboda officiated. Both Hiltbrand and Swoboda did a wonderful job. Hiltbrand officiated a men's quarter final game, while Swoboda officiated the men's final. When it came down to giving out awards Mr. Swoboda was honored as an All-Tournament Official.
Coming up in the future are tournaments at Middle Tennessee State University, Mississippi State University, and The Ohio State University, so keep your eyes posted to the blog for more updates
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Basketball Extramural Update 1
Hello All,
Its that time again, time for basketball extramural Season. This past weekend we sent Max Hopkins to Miami University (Ohio), and Preston Carr to Western Michigan University. Also in attendance were Nick Brigati on the officials' committee at Miami and Brian Beam was on the officials' committee at WMU.
Preston and Max both represented the program in a very positive light. Max, officiated in a men's quarter final, and was the official score keeper in the women's final. Preston officiated a men's semi-final.
This upcoming weekend four of us will be travelling to the University of Nevada Las Vegas for their regional basketball tournament. Brian Beam and Greg Allensworth will be on the officials' committee, while Ian Swoboda and Andrew Hiltbrand will be officiating. If you see Ian or Andrew wish them luck as they officiate in Sin City.
Its that time again, time for basketball extramural Season. This past weekend we sent Max Hopkins to Miami University (Ohio), and Preston Carr to Western Michigan University. Also in attendance were Nick Brigati on the officials' committee at Miami and Brian Beam was on the officials' committee at WMU.
Preston and Max both represented the program in a very positive light. Max, officiated in a men's quarter final, and was the official score keeper in the women's final. Preston officiated a men's semi-final.
This upcoming weekend four of us will be travelling to the University of Nevada Las Vegas for their regional basketball tournament. Brian Beam and Greg Allensworth will be on the officials' committee, while Ian Swoboda and Andrew Hiltbrand will be officiating. If you see Ian or Andrew wish them luck as they officiate in Sin City.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
NIRSA NCCS Flag Football National Championships
Hello Again,
Well everyone it is the final update for flag football for this season. It comes action packed with highlights from the NIRSA NCCS National Flag Football Championships in Tampa, Florida. OUIM sent Ian Swoboda to officiate in the championships, and did a stand up job. The last day of the event, he had the privelege to referee a highly contested men's semi-final, and was the line judge in the women's final. Unlike at the ACIS National tournament where being in a final did not guarantee you the recognition of being All-American, at NIRSA it did. Thus because Ian was the line judge in the women's final, he is OU's 3rd and final All-American of the season. Please congratulate him if you see or talk to him!
This being a final post for the flag football season, here is the wrap-up:
OUIM sent 25 officials to 10 different regionals or state tournaments, and 2 national tournaments. At the end of the regional and state tournaments, Preston Carr, Greg Allensworth, John Mason, and Ian Swoboda were named All-Tournament officials. Making the voyage to the ACIS National tournament was John Mason, Greg Allensworth, and Dan Fladda, while Ian Swoboda travelled to Tampa for the NIRSA National Championships. When the national tournaments were finished OUIM came away with 3 All-American officials: Ian Swoboda, Dan Fladda, and Greg Allensworth.
Well everyone it is the final update for flag football for this season. It comes action packed with highlights from the NIRSA NCCS National Flag Football Championships in Tampa, Florida. OUIM sent Ian Swoboda to officiate in the championships, and did a stand up job. The last day of the event, he had the privelege to referee a highly contested men's semi-final, and was the line judge in the women's final. Unlike at the ACIS National tournament where being in a final did not guarantee you the recognition of being All-American, at NIRSA it did. Thus because Ian was the line judge in the women's final, he is OU's 3rd and final All-American of the season. Please congratulate him if you see or talk to him!
This being a final post for the flag football season, here is the wrap-up:
OUIM sent 25 officials to 10 different regionals or state tournaments, and 2 national tournaments. At the end of the regional and state tournaments, Preston Carr, Greg Allensworth, John Mason, and Ian Swoboda were named All-Tournament officials. Making the voyage to the ACIS National tournament was John Mason, Greg Allensworth, and Dan Fladda, while Ian Swoboda travelled to Tampa for the NIRSA National Championships. When the national tournaments were finished OUIM came away with 3 All-American officials: Ian Swoboda, Dan Fladda, and Greg Allensworth.
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