Thursday, June 12, 2008

Jimmy Riccitello Chime In

Jimmy Riccitello will be the Head Referee this year at Idaho. I heard he’s been doing the Idaho course since its inception. You can expect him in 09. He runs a tight ship and follows the standard three strikes rule. Though he does not speak publicly about it often, he gets furious of athletes wearing Ipods and does not tolerate them by any means. He’s known to have a keen eye for them and once he pings you, you’re sure enough to see him again soon-very soon.

His recommendation to athletes prior to the race during his speech in 07:

“If I see you once with the IPOD machine device, you better get rid of it, reckon. You folks from around the country are visitors here in Beautiful Coeur d’Alene for this fine event. And just that - visitors and visitors only. We don’t tolerate gadgets in this here town. Now when you head on back to the city where you came from, feel free to move on at will - but here in Coeur d’Alene we run a tight ship and things go my way.”

He also uses strategic techniques of shield and jot, jot and shield. Seen below he is actually penalizing athlete’s ¼ mile back.
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Ironman in Training said...

I'm pretty sure I've heard of Mr. Riccitello, or "The Ref" as he goes by in close circles. Not to be misunderstood or ignored. The Ref does not play games. You cross him once with your Ipod machines and he will be sure to find the other two strikes relatively soon.

Don't even think about passing on the right...don't even think about it!

I'm pretty sure one of The Ref's proteges popped me at the Vineman. She was 4'10'', skinny, weather beaten, and had a raspy voice. "Remove your ipod listening device immediately. Runner!...runner!...remove your device immediately or I will give you an additional strike."

June 12, 2008 at 3:15 PM

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