Jim,
Forget about it, I've had days such as that myself
. In the WIAA ref handbooks here at Washington State, states there are only two events where one is prohibited in using a flash. One is gymnastics and the other is diving. A friend of mine, who is an official brought it up to my attention when I was bitching to him a few years back.
But, as you know, you can always see the high school photographers and parents from the stands firing off their flashes at games. I just happened to bring it up to the official and schools' AD about the possibilities of using a small bit of flash until I was able to get what I needed. Fortunately for (you know how photographers are
I was able to shoot through all five matches without anyone complaining about missed shots.
There was no offense taken, I do have a habit of sometimes telling it like it is, busting bubbles and generally chapping some DPSers asses from time to time. But, at least I speak the truth from experience, which is not what some want to read from time to time.
Now, it was quite an intro towards a new friendship eh? Tell me about yourself.
Regards,
Jim