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Expert: - 12/3/2007


Question
What about using a flash in high school gyms?
Are they permitted?
Do they distract players?
Most non-pro photographers can't afford the type of cameras that don't need flash.  What about this?

Answer
HI Susan,

I can tell you that in a normall High School gym, an official would ask any spectator to not take "Flash" pictures. It is very distracting to both the players and the officials. Any decent gym's lighting should be sufficient to take decent photographs. If your looking for professional quality, then of course no you wont' get that. I hope that cleared things up for you.

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My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.

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I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.

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