Thank you,
Karen Zink
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I
was able to attend the WIAA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and luncheon
at the Yakima Convention Center in April 2007. Jack received the
"Officials" award for his tireless commitment to our youth and the
sportsmanship he lives by. The following is the impressive write-up from
the program:
Jack Reynolds has been officiating in the state of Washington for 38
years, including 36 wrestling league tournaments, 30 regional wrestling
tournaments and 24 state wrestling tournaments. He was named the head
official for the state wrestling championships 12 times.
Jack has been a wrestling clinician since 1986, assignor for the Pacific
Northwest Wrestling Association, Washington Officials Association (WOA)
Executive Board member, and wrestling evaluator. He has received
numerous awards for his involvement in wrestling and softball, including
the WOA Meritorious Service Award, the Joe Babbitt Contributor Award
from the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association, 2001 NFHS
Wrestling Official of the Year, and 2004 Seattle Metro Umpire of the
Year.
A leader and mentor for both his wrestling and softball officiating,
Jack was inducted into the WOA Hall of Fame in 2006. He
exemplifies what an official should be and carries himself in a way that
creates a positive example for young officials.
Jack has also been known to close down the dance at the annual
Washington Activities Coordinators Association conference... so full of
energy till the bitter end, as many (such as myself) were already
massaging their feet. It was in the late 80's that I met Jack and Tally
- and am still smiling and chuckling about the fun we shared.
Once a friend, always a friend to two remarkable individuals!
God bless you,
Karen Piche-Zink, a.k.a. Peach