Date:         Sun, 2 Apr 2000 14:27:53 -0400
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
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From:         Roy Swazey <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: the 3 worst soccer whistles
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The tinitis is a bad indicator.  Use the plugs.  Or consider that cheaper
stereos with poor frequency response will be more suitable for you in the
future.

Roy Swazey

At 09:25 AM 4/2/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Patrick,
>
>This has been a concern of mine for the past couple of years. Entering
>my sixth season of refereeing and there are times I leave the field with
>a ringing in my ears. Especially notice it when I've done several youth
>rec matches in a row (lot of whistles, sometimes prolonged or repeated).
>
>I've tried to soften the volume, although sometimes it seems like you
>can only go from very loud to just loud.
>
>Also have thought about earplugs, the little soft foam ones you can get
>from hunting supply stores.
>
>Anyone else know much about hearing loss from whistles?
>
>Mark Mittelstadt
>USSF 08
>
>
>Patrick Duffy wrote:
>>
>>
>> Is anyone concerned about hearing loss by referees?  One of my colleagues
>> (CISL, NCAA D1 finals) felt that she was experiencing significant hearing
>> loss.  She's no longer refereeing, in part because of it.
>>
>> Patrick Duffy
>
>