Joe Rizzo

Coached - Niagara Falls HS 1966-73

Official - HS and College -30 yrs 1973-2003 (retired)

State Tournament Off - 7 times (72,80,82,86,89,90,92 )

NCAA D-3 Nationals at UB in 1986

" The Official of the Year Award " in 1999 from the National Federation of Interscholastic Officials Association

Former President - NFWOA (13 years)

Memorable experiences :

"Split my pants during the119 lb, bout, MEDINA at Newfane match, didn't know it until the 145 lb. bout."

(good thing I was wearing my black under wear ).