2021 Officiating (05/10/2021)
Steve Henderson
On line Testing Coordinator
H 882-1180
(Changes from last year noted in Red highlight)
RCSL relies on parents to assist with running the swim meets. This includes meet officials and stroke and turn judges.
•It's easy to do and is critical to your team.
•Effective, knowledgeable, and experienced Officials support competitive fairness of the league as well as efficiently executing dual meets and City Meet.
•Certification testing, Deck/Video Training, and Practice are the key components to becoming a good Official.
•It is a RCLS ROC requirement that every team to participate in league play have at a minimum of 2 certified Starter/Referee and 2 Stroke and Turn judge rostered to your team.
•Not having adequate depth of team roster of trained Officials available could lead to meet delays or even forfeiture of meet by the home team.
This presentation will establish the process for becoming an official and identify changes instituted for this year.
Purpose
Look at the current list of your certified officials and see who needs to recertify. Identify not listed who might be good candidates to get certified.
•Current status of each pool’s officials is maintained on the RCSL web portal. (copy also included, use postmark date on charts to know
currency of data.)
Take and pass the on line written and Officiating Video tests, attend deck training
•Written Test is mandatory, others depend on whether initial certification or a re- certification as an official
A new 2021 USA Swimming Rules and Guideline book has been published.
https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/rules-regulations/2021- mini-rulebook.pdf
•Effective date is 5/01/21. However, there are no substantive changes have been incorporated
What to Do?
Certification tests will be written to be common to either USA 2020 or 2021 requirements
Certification test will be written to be common to posted release of the RCSL Rules of competition (No officiating changes have occurred since the 3/25/17 draft)
However, the most current USA Swimming rules and RCSL Rules of Competition will be used at the City Meet, Dual Meets, and other events
•It is the responsibility of Officials of each team to make themselves knowledgeable to the current release rules when they come available
Certification test site is available starting 4/27/21, you may then begin to start testing.
On line testing will now be available from late April thru January yearly to certify and re-certify your officials
• Current USA and RCSL Rules of Competition for previous year will apply
• Attending deck training (or approved equivalent by VP-Swimming) is required for initial level certification. (video has been integrated into the on line test.)
What to Do?
(things to know)
USA Swimming videos have been integrated as questions into the tests.
• On line videos beyond those integrated in the test are accessible at:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJUznzZd1j8Urx4pxOW9gYFCzrWMb0jgx
•Updated Disqualification Slip form created this year.
• More closely aligns to current USA Swimming slip
• Forms may be printed as needed from link posted on the web site
•Refer to the 2021 watermark and “(rev 04/2021)” in lower left corner of slip for current form
• Have Refs review new slips to become familiar prior to first meet
•If they should have questions have them email or call me.
•Discuss over with S&T Judges so they are also familiar.
What else to Do?
RCSL accepts valid certification from USA-S swimming
•Need to provide data showing your other league credentials are current.
•USA-S S-T are equivalent with a RCSL S-T certification. USA-S Ref is equivalent with RCSL Str/Ref.
•USA-S Str certified officials will need to take and pass RCSL Str/Ref recertification test and pay fee to be full certified to officiate as both a Str and Ref for RCSL meets
•NAHSSL may use RCSL certification to maintain credentials
•High School Swimming follows rules the National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules, additional rules may apply.
What else to Do?
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RCSL employs a third party on line testing provider
•To cover expenses, a small fee will be required to process Official certification/registration
• $15.00 fee for initial certification; $7.50 fee for re-certification
– Increased to cover processing costs.
• Permits up to 3 attempt to attain passing grade
• Fee paid on line with Paypay account or Credit Card
– Teams wishing to write a check for officials fees can be accommodated
Certification tests continue as a web based online test• Third party tool is used (classmarker.com)
• User able to define own username and password
• Grading automatic, can simply retake up to 3 times to attain 85%
passing grade
Links to each test will be provided in this document and will have links in the RCSL web pages.
What else to Know?
All individual certification or recertification will do so using the online test
• Successful Fee processing or arrangement require for Officials to be compliant
Highly Recommended: Officials recertifying who have not viewed the USA Swimming Videos or participated in Deck Training in the previous 2 years
should consider doing so.
Videos are accessible at
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJUznzZd1j8Urx4pxOW9gYFCzrWMb0jgx
Recommended: Coaches and Pool Reps take the Practice Stroke-Turn and/or Referee-Starter Test. (there is no charge for practice test)
• Gives a very good overview of what officials will be looking at for possible disqualifications.
• Viewing of the USA Swimming Videos is excellent source of form and format of each stoke and what infractions are possible.
Exception: Current USA Swimming official certification of the same level will be honored by RCSL, no further testing will be required.
•Need to provide credentials for acceptance (with expiration date).
•If currently a S&T or Starter for USA Swimming, and wish to qualify as a Starter/Ref, only the Starter/Ref recert test need be taken.
What else to Know?
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Recert Officials need to take (and pass) the tests with “Recert” in test title (they are shorter tests!)
Initial Certification candidates need to register, take (and pass) test, and attend deck training.
•Attendance will be kept for Deck Training (make sure your attending officials sign it to get credit)
If an official happens to fail their test, just take the test again
• Review your failed results to support your next attempt.
• Official will have 3 attempts before a reset will be required.
On line testing leverages off video snippets as basis for testing.
However, still believe value in use of question and research of the USA- S Rules and the RCLS Rules of Competition questioning too. Test
question will be based on watching videos and answering questions and research rules to answer scenario based questions.
What else to Know?
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Initial official certification is good for one (1) year/season, with
recertification required the following year, and subsequent recertification are good for two (2) years/season after that.
• Str/Referee step up paradox
•If after becoming a S&T Official (pass test, deck train) you immediately “step up” to a Str/Ref the next year you would take 2 tests, and deck train again.
Then in a year would recert and take 2 tests ... Again
COVID-19 and policies and practices are still in work at the time of this presentation.
Team Reps will be responsible for communicating policies impacting Meets from the RCSL Board.
What else to Know?
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Here are the access paths to the free tests
• 2020 / 2021 Practice Stroke & Turn Test(cut and paste in your preferred browser, may need to enable cookies)
• https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=dvd5e9e360bcf329
• 2020 / 2021 Practice Starter/Referee Test(cut and paste in your preferred browser, may need to enable cookies)
• https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=abq5e9e371983f59
Link access also available from RCSL Officiating Page (after April 27)
What else to Know?
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Here are the access paths to the certification tests and registration page
• 2020 / 2021 Stroke & Turn Test(cut and paste in your preferred browser, may need to enable cookies)
•https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=y6d5e9af565a93a4
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2020 / 2021 Starter / Referee Test(cut and paste in your preferred browser, may need to enable cookies)•https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=bpt5e9af67579d51
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2020 / 2021 Recertification Stroke and Turn Test(cut and paste in your preferred browser, may need to enable cookies)•https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=krh5e9af97dc6682
•2020 / 2021 Recertification Starter / Referee Test(cut and paste in your preferred browser, may need to enable cookies)
•https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=b435e9afb5c46f6e
•Access to registration page
•
https://www.hendersonresources.us/•
Link access also available from RCSL Officiating Page (after April 27)What else to Know?
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2021 Officials Good to Go
Blossomwood
Glenn Yates(USA-S&T) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/-
Greenwyche
Chad Ayres (USA-S&T) (HSV) Ref RCSL Dec-22 -/-/- Barry Derrick S&T RCSL Dec-22 -/-/-
Jones Valley
Monte Sano
Piedmont
Camelot Byrd Springs
Ricky Hui(GHS) Ref RCSL Dec-22 -/-/-
Lily Flagg Hampton Cove
Tom Flournoy S&T RCSL Dec-22 -/-/-
Mountain Springs
Gina Johnston S&T RCSL Dec-22 -/-/*
Dale Roberts Ref RCSL Dec-22 -/-/*
Valley Hill CC
YMCA*
T (Test) / R (Recert) or D (Deck Training ) or F(Fee) still to be complete.
REQUIRED ITEMS MUST BE TOTALLY COMPLETE TO OFFICATE
Sherwood
Sharon Johnston
Keysha Erskine (HZG) S&T RCSL Dec-22 -/-/- Mt Carmel
Joe Pierce(USA-Str) Ref RCSL Dec-22 -/-/- David Hudson(USA-MR) (BKH) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Jim Sentell(USA-DR) (BKH) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/-
Shane O'Neill Ref RCSL Dec-22 -/-/-
Redstone
Felicia McCarty(USA-DR) (WCA) Ref RCSL Dec-20 -/-/-
Chapman
Whitesburg
Steve Henderson(USA-MR) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Chris Mauer(USA-Str) (RAN) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Peter McCoy S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/*/- Ryanne Baker S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/*/- Rick McCann S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/*/- Adam Stephens S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/*/-
Jeremiah Brown Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/*/-
A League B League C League
2021 Officials Need Recert
Blossomwood
Malcolm Davenport S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Susan Swing(HSV) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Angela Rawls S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Scott Swing(HSV) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Jon Krichev S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Patrick Clark Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Greenwyche
Greg Shockley(USA-ADR) (RAN) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Dean Ferguson(USA-Str) (HSV) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Mark Freeman S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Scott Smith S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Brain Kimball S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Carrie McCary S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Bill Lunsford(USA-AStr) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/-
Jones Valley
Brain Cost S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Brian Patz S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Scott Thomas Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Kasi Duckett S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Patricia Parilli S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Danette Garces-Webb S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Phillip Shepherd (USA-Str) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/-
Piedmont
Joseph McEniry(USA-AStr) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Grant McCloud S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Nathan Neely S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Chris Chance(USA-MR) (HSV) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- LuAnn Crowley(USA-S&T) S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/-/-
Camelot
Christine Lewis Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Andy Lewis Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Angel Lemke Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Chris Burnham S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Christy Saller S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Christie Ashton Ref RCSL Dec-20 R/-/F Byrd Springs
Karli LeCompte Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Angie Cornelius S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Melissa Waters S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Ryan Lindow(GHS) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Jeff Hinely(USA-Str) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F James Gordon(USA-S&T) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Lily Flagg
Sarah Threlkeld Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Brianna Taylor S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Karen Rye S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Michael Yates S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Patrick Morton S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Sarah Cruze S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Daryoush Salehi Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Caren Chua S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Randy Johnson S&T RCSL Dec-22 R-/F
Alan Marett Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
David Rorex Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Patrick Hull S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Hampton Cove
Maridy Shiner Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Kristen Warr S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Shea Thomas S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
James Wright S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F BarbaraWright S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
ndrew Stark S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Matthew Smouse Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Jeremy Delgreco S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Lori Rhonemus Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Julie Blauwkamp Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F KC Kingsbury S&T RCSL Dec-22 R-/F Mark MacGrotty S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Mountain Springs
Karen Somers S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
David Towry S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Dana Reeves-Garding S&T RCSL Dec-22 R-/F Leigh Ann Shook S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Kimberly Cockrell Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Valley Hill CC
Cathy Patnaik S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Ashley Still S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Tracy Lakin Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Allen Wilson Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Anna Johnson S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Mike Carney S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
YMCA*
Jennifer Grant S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Stephanie Samples Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Rachel Marshall S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Mary Laska Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Jeannine Windham(GHS) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Stephanie Cashin S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Molly Frankenberg S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
T (Test) / R (Recert) or D (Deck Training ) or F(Fee) still to be complete.
REQUIRED ITEMS MUST BE TOTALLY COMPLETE TO OFFICATE
Sherwood
Matt Johnson S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Chris Tarsitano(USA-DR) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/-
Jay Hammer (SPK) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Shane Purser S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Sharon Johnston
Cindy Carroll (BKH) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Susan Crisler (BKH) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Jason Vickers (HZG) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Michael McGilton S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Heidi Simmons (BKH) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
David Tuck (HZG) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Jake McCleary S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Teresa Wallis (SPK) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Jennifer Cleary (BKH) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/- Monte Sano
Ray Piskorz S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Brandy Worthy S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Dan Stephens(USA-Str) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Paige Brown Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Drew Baumgartner Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Cason Elam S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Jessica Berkholtz S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F David McMillion S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Brandy Worthy Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Mark Horvath S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Sara Masterson S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Jennifer Baumgartner S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Cara Quadrini(HSV) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Roger Barnes Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Mt Carmel
Greg Gindhart S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Kathy Heeney (BKH) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Helen Yi(USA-S&T)(GHS) S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Cari Worshek (USA-AStr) (BKH) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/- Jeffrey Guerin S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/D/-
Brian Ham S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/D/-
Redstone
Les Wiggins Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Christopher Rosema S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Britt Blankenship(USA-AS&T) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Chris Taylor(USA-S&T) ) (JCH) Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F Carmen Wical S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Chapman
Brian Lenoir Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Kyla Lumpkin S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Gary Hunt S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Carol Hunt S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Leigh Ann Bruce (HZG) S&T RCSL Dec-21 R/-/F Jesse Schram(USA-AS&T) (JCH) S&T ARPA Dec-21 R-/F Ahmed Elsayed(USA-S&T) (JCH) S&T ARPA Dec-21 R/-/F Michael Pollut(HZG) S&T RCSL Dec-21 R/-/F Tim Vincent(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec 21 -/D/-
Whitesburg
Chris Morris S&T RCSL Dec-22 -/-/F Nathan Alderson S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Jim Zibas Ref RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
Noelle Moffet(RAN) S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F*
Jeff Hopkins S&T RCSL Dec-22 R/-/F
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Renae Prickett(ALB) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/F Laura Parker(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/-/F Brook Lee(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Jason Rogers(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Holleigh Rogers(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/-
Holly Willoughby(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Sammy Willoughby(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Ryan Prickett(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Anotonia Perez(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Leigh Ann Lovell(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/-/F
Ryan Horton(ALB) S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/-/F Josh Conley(ALB) Ref RCSL Dec-21 -/-/F Natalie Lambert(SPK) S&T RCSL Dec-21 -/-/F Amanda Stewart(HZG) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Shay Montoya(SPK) S&T RCSL Dec-21 T/-/F Other
A League B League C League
Access the test you need to take (refer to page 13 or 14, or the links provided in the RCSL web page)
•Provide Name, Pool/Organization name, Phone, Address, and Emergency POC
• teams providing payment by check need to given me this data with check
Follow instructions (new user will be asked to provide email and password)
• This is your access to return and complete test.
• Must submit test for grading (last question page)
• Must get 85% or better
• Re-attempt will just be like starting as a new user (3 total attempts)
New certification officials will need to be register and pay $15.00 fee;
Recertification will need to register and pay $7.50 fee
•Can take test before registration is complete, but will not complete
Getting Started ...
Stroke and Turn Certification test is for initial testing of officials and good for one season
Stoke and Turn Recertification test is for individual initially certified the year before or has been 2 years since their last recertification
Starter-Referee Certification test is for currently qualified Stroke and Turn officials and for initial testing of officials to run meets and good for one season
Starter-Referee Recertification test is for individual initially certified the year before or has been 2 years since their last recertification
Practice tests provide opportunity to take tests to understand tool and test questions without having to be subject to grading
• Note, must take actual test for scored results
Reciprocal tests provide NAHSSL or other Park & Rec League certified officials to review and become consistent with RCSL unique rules/differences
• Certification good for period of initial league certification
Getting Started ...
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Getting Started ...
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Access the test http web link of test to be taken. Login screen will appear. (Start Test) Return to same page to resume test.
Input your email address and confirm password. This is your access to the test.
Will process an ‘Are you sure’dialog verifying our data (write you access down somewhere safe.)
Getting Started ...
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Test title page and test requirements will appear.
Select the appropriate answer based on USA Rules and/or RCSL Rules of Competition. Note that True/False you must select the correct True/False answer AND the correct reference
Helpful Notes:
Have enabled save option to permit you to save results and return before submitting.
Getting Started ...
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On final question page, have button indicate you are Finished.
Press and will ask you to confirm submittal. Once pressed, will grade test with answer submitted.
Results are displayed.
Helpful Notes:
On completion, will see and can print result of passed/missed questions.
Questions may be mix up in order for each attempt and tester, be careful!
Results are emailed immediately on completion.
Have 3 attempts before locked out of system
Getting Started ...
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For initial certification candidates, must register. Go to
www.hendersonresources.info.
Select test you are working on.
Can process fee through either your Paypal account or by CC.
Registration not require before start of test, but necessary to complete certification (along with Deck Training, Video
test/viewing, and satisfactory test results.)
Having insufficient number and type of Officials may be cause for forfeiture of a Dual Meet
•Officials are ultimately the responsibility of the Home pool
• Minimum needs for an effective and efficient dual meet
•1 Referee
• 1 Starter
• 4 Stroke and Turn Judges
•Need other volunteer officials too (clerk and computer table workers, place judges, head timer, timers, runners, etc.)
•You will need to have more than the minimum officials and these folks need to support City Meet!
•Every Pool to remain in good standing in the RCSL must maintain the minimum number of certified officials available.
Things to consider...
4/26 (mon) – Updated Officiating linkage on RCSL web page. Source material links and provide direct links to online testing by this date also.
4/30 to 6/1 (tue) – Access desired test and take and pass test
Deck Training Dates:
Sat May 22nd @ Mt. Carmel starting at 7:45am
Tue May 25th @ Greenwyche starting at 5pm
TBD
6/1 (tue) midnight, All Tests submitted, required video and training completed, and a qualifying score attained
• Current list of certified officials will be maintained on the RCSL web site
• Some latitude permitted, but must have sufficient officials to conduct meet on 6/2
Important Dates to
Remember
Call or Email me
•Steve Henderson
•H 256-882-1180
•W 256-961-4616
•C 256-724-1346
•Work email: [email protected]
•Home email: [email protected]
