Umpire

facilities and stadium development, video and computer games and more have had a huge impact on football. Officiating a football match includes consulting a third referee and replay technology. A third referee is a person that would be referred to if the umpires could not resolve a problem. For example if a player may have touched the ball with their hand. Then replay technology was bought in. Before this technology numerous of occasions came about where controversial goal or no goal has been…

Nate Matthews Holli Jackson Sports Medicine, Period 4 November 4, 2016 ImPACT vs SCAT3 Essay In an effort to compare and contrast the ImPACT test and the SCAT3 test I'm going to point out some similarities and some differences on how they are used to assess concussions in today's athletes. First off, the ImPACT test is a computerized test and the SCAT3 is a manual pen and paper test. The SCAT3 seems like it is a little less effective than the ImPACT test. And the SCAT3 should be used more…

“Citizen: An American Lyric” is a book by Claudia Rankine it details various struggles and happenings happening to African American in the United States. The book is composed as poems in various chapters, while in others she details the struggles of certain people, and in lastly some are short little stories or tragedies that have happened to people in the African American community. The book in the end is just a collection of what Rankine deems important are issues happening to African…

the name and even corrected people to it when they tried to call him by William. Despite the nickname that is would be viewed upon as insulting now, people often referred to Hoy as a respectable gentleman. His character was of such good faith, umpires asked him of his opinion on plays during games on more than one occasion. Hoy gave honest answers every time, even if it would cost his own team. On and off the field, he was always a good sport. William Hoy never looked upon his deafness as a…

As I walked into the stadium, the smell of hotdogs and popcorn filled the air. It was a familiar setting. A setting I had grown to know very well because my dad loved baseball. The red white and blue colors were everywhere as fans came from every direction into the stadium. My dad and I walked to the outfield where the opposing team was warming up for the game. Turner Field in Atlanta was not only home of the Braves, but a home to many baseball fans. The concessions and amenities for the fans,…

If you are looking to get personal, honest, and relevant insight on racism in America, Citizen: An American Lyric is the perfect book to read. Citizen: An American Lyric was published in 2014 by poet Claudia Rankine. This book is a compilation of poems, essays, and visual art to give the reader a closer look of what it is like being black in America. The book is written in seven sections which are all similar in style and content. With each section giving different stories, microaggressions,…

BTEC SPORT COURSEWORK: By Ellie Drew 10C What is a rule? A rule is something that is enforced to keep everyone safe and make sure it is fair. For instance there is no time limits in routines. What is an IGB? IGB stands for International Governing Body, they are rules determined for each sport. What is a NGB? NGB stands for National Governing Body. The NGB are in charge of ensuring rules are kept and that competitions are fair. Who’s the NGB for Trampolining? It is British…

Jackie play. Soon, he led the league in stolen bases and his first year in the pros, won Rookie of the Year (“Jackie Robinson”3). By the end of that season, he could not hold his tongue any longer. He would often get into shouting matches with the umpires and other opposing players. All though Rickey would get mad, he’d usually let it slide. 1949 Jackie had reached a peak performance level and still outplayed most of the players in the league. By now, Robinson was world famous. He had a six…

Sports have undeniably been a huge factor in development of our modern day American society. Evolving immensely from the human nature of play, they have grown far beyond a simple leisure activity. Since the beginning, however, sport has played a crucial part in reflecting and contributing to the popular culture of each era. Sports in America also have a unique characteristic in that they are amplified and taken extremely seriously. Elliott J. Gorn and Michael Oriard, in “Taking Sports Seriously…

Judges, much like magistrates, preside over court cases. They are seen as the umpires of court cases, ensuring that the rules are followed and that a fair trial is carried out. Judges sit in intermediate and superior courts (District and Supreme Courts). The role of the judge is to adjudicate in cases: the judge makes decisions about…