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This is a presentation from the Lehigh Valley Football Officials Conference on April 11, 2013 in Bethlehem, PA. The presentation highlights the positive attributes that the Vokkero Officiating Communiication System provides to Officiating Crews.TRANSCRIPT
The communication system for SPORTS OFFICIATING
• Originally designed specifically for Soccer Refereeing in 2005 for French Soccer Fed
• Rapidly adopted by UEFA and FIFA in 2006
• Used in 2006 and 2010 World Cup
• Utilized by 4 sports in last summer’s London Olympics
• Lauched US operation in 2011
• Adopted for Major League Soccer this season
LAUNCH INTO FOOTBALL
• Vokkero led the way with launch into Football 1 year ago- Spring Games 2012
What is that thingin your ear?? Whoare you talking to?
• SEC and Centennial have crew use system fall 2012; Used at SEC Championship game
What is that thingin your ear?? Whoare you talking to?
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
• FEB, 2013 NCAA FOOTBALL RULES COMMITTEE APPROVES THE THE USE OF IN GAME OFFICIATING COMMUNICATION DEVICES.
What is that thingin your ear?? Whoare you talking to?
• NFL to test extensively in 2013 Preseason
• 6 conferences testing this spring
• Expanded roll out and trials for fall 2013
What is that thingin your ear?? Whoare you talking to?
Just a few of the organizations that have all chosen
the VOKKERO communication system
ADOPTIONS AND TRIALS
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Permanent contact among all in-game officials.
3 officials on open mic; rest on Push to Talk
Crystal-clear communication in noisy environments.
Confortable and ready-to-use.
FOOTBALL CONFIGURATION
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Open mic
All VOKKERO kits include:
• Audio transceivers & rechargeable batteries
• Standard headsets
• Battery charger
• holsters
• Soft carrying case
• Advanced and custom headset kits, Push-to-talk button
VOKKERO kits & accessories
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Specific Areas of Improvement
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• Improved Game Administration
• More Efficient Penalty Administration
• Enhanced Communications with Coaches
• Pre-Snap Alerts
• Ball Placement Information
• Situational Information
• Streamline Replay Information
• Conference Observer Improvement
• Improved Communication with TV Production
Intrinsic Areas of Improvement
• Crew Chief Leadership
• Keep Crew on Same Page
• Builds Teamwork
• Provides Superb Method of Mentoring
• Valuable as a Training Tool- Real Time
• Proprietary Officiating Product- Made specifically for it.
Testimonial
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SEC will try wireless communication for football officials in 2012
"We see great promise in this," said Steve Shaw, SEC coordinator of officials.My goal is to have a better product of officiating on the field, and I think this is a tool that will help us get there."
This system could be a game changer in the way we communicate on the field. Communication is paramount in football officiating. - Brad Freeman SEC – Field Judge
Once our crew settled in with the system, we really missed it when we did not use it.Overall, I was pleased with the system. -Tom Ritter - SEC Referee
The system far exceeded my expectations. During the year, 30 of 31 officials that tried it found great value in the system. My game time went from 2:43 in 2011 to 2:18 in 2012
Aaron West - Centennial Conference Referee
I truly believe that this system will be part of officiating in the future. Rosie Amato – MEAC Coordinator of Officials
Potential Game Time Reduction
# of plays – minimum- 120
Seconds save per # of situations/plays per game
If system saves:
45 seconds – 1x 30 seconds – 3x15 seconds – 5x10 seconds – 12x5 seconds – 24x2 seconds – 60x
Over 105 plays = 9 ½ minutes
Facilitate Game Play
Key features
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