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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-18 | Ray | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Richard Howland was very helpful and understanding. He answered my questions and supplied details for his answers. Thank you Richard. |
| 2009-08-14 | Martin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much, this advice really helps. It is exactly what i was looking for. Sincerely, Martin Heraghty |
| 2009-08-12 | wes | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-17 | Jon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Informative and exacting. Thank you. |
| 2009-06-26 | sandeep | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | Yes | thank you |
| 2009-06-18 | Olescu | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | 10x verry much. On paper i have a coach and thats because i'm at a club but her interest in training isn;t that big. thanks againg for your advice. best regards |
| 2009-06-12 | Ann | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! I will start making calls on Monday, btw my husband knows of you as an attorney (he's an assit. clerk mag. in Northampton) but had no idea you were into track. |
| 2009-05-11 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-03 | Bob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Dear Richard, Thanks for the information. I just did a meet yesterday at Neshaminy H.S. in Langhorne, PA., and they have all the necessary markinks on the track now. It was just re-surfaced this year. Both waterfalls were there, and the dotted break point, too. Your fine explanation, and the track markings helped clarify for me what the Calif. start is all about. Bob |
| 2009-05-01 | Cindy | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. this helps me explain to my timers why we do what we do. Thanks again, Cindy |
| 2009-05-01 | Tyrone Lopez | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-20 | John Cooper | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks most helpful |
| 2009-04-15 | Dan | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-11 | ben | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | tnx. i will want to knw if da ref judge fair. i was tlkin to my teammate to stay in their position on the field this ref came out of nowhere and show me a yellow card i was really pissed and this cause ma time to lose 6-2 cause he didnt not judge fairly at all n plus it was a home game. also since our seniors r leavin i want to know if u can give me some ideas to organize a good team for next season since my coach is not around i want to go undefeted next year plus i want to play d1 soccer so i need ur help. |
| 2009-04-11 | ben | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you sooo much. u've boost up my confidence. i will train hard 2morrow in order to win for you on tuesday if God permits |
| 2009-04-07 | Colleen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your advice. I was at a total lost and you really helped me out. Also, thank you for taking the time to answer so quickly. |
| 2009-04-05 | Heath | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-03-28 | Sara | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dick - Thank you for your quick responce. It was very helpful as I having been trying to have some of the kids practice their hurdle approaches; without access to a track currently. Your volunteering and knowledge are appreciated. |
| 2009-03-20 | Liz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! |
| 2009-03-17 | Eneo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-12-30 | mal | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks. I have since been informed that the 1998-1999 IAAF Handbook, page 19, under a Note, does have some reference which I have yet to read due to not having access to a copy. |
| 2008-12-30 | kate | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-12-17 | John | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-12-15 | Adam | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-12-09 | Charles | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-12-04 | anthony | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you for your time and i hope we can stay in touch. |
| 2008-11-05 | Dylan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much your answer was of much help. |
| 2008-10-31 | Gerald | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-08-31 | Charle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for all your help! i greatly appreciate it, and that site was just what i needed. |
| 2008-08-29 | hassan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
Answers by Expert:
Richard Howland
Expertise
I am a master USATF Track and Field official and can answer questions about officiating high school (NFHS), college (NCAA), National (USATF) and international in field events. I am not a coach except for other officials. My specialties are the Field events except pole vault.
Experience
I delight in meeting athletes from all backgrounds and ages. I have even officiated field events for a one hundred year old long jumper as well as many "Master" and "Senior" athletes. Special olympics is a great event for officials to volunteer and see the essence of good sport on the faces of the athletes. After thirty three years as a trial lawyer in Massachusetts with a focus on sports law, among others, I retired and devote much of my time to officiating. I referee soccer, time football, officiate swimming and diving, and officiate and start all events in track and field. My special focus in field events. In high school and college I played soccer, squash and lacrosse, but track was not available in any depth then. Since I was a lawyer I began officiating and training to officiate sports which I could fit into my schedule. I honestly do not remember when I first started track and field officiating, but estimate that I have been very active for at least fifteen years. I regularly officiate all events and levels.
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