Game ejections in Washington rose ~25% in 2022-23. Fall sports in '23-24 had ~250 ejections by mid-Nov. Most were behavior-based. WIAA is alarmed by "extreme behavior" at HS events. Leaders believe new referee body-camera program is a step toward change. Tweet added by Meg Wochnick @MegWochnick

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Game ejections in Washington rose ~25% in 2022-23. Fall sports in '23-24 had ~250 ejections by mid-Nov. Most were behavior-based. WIAA is alarmed by "extreme behavior" at HS events. Leaders believe new referee body-camera program is a step toward change.

Body cameras go up to bat: Clark County umpires wear bodycams to curb bad behavior

John Telyea began umpiring baseball games at age 12 to stay involved in a sport he loved but didn’t play well himself.