SEVENTEENTH RECIPIENT
PORTER WILSON AWARD 2015
MARK WALKER
RHODE ISLAND, USA
MARK WALKER
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To be a great Official, It's not enough to know the rules and apply the penalties. It includes keeping calm and control amongst all the players and teams... while having their respect and admiration. |
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(photo above - left to right : Renee Walker, Mark Walker, Jane Eldredge))
( photo left to right) Mark Walker - Martin Landin)
There are many tournaments where Mark officiates plenty of games. His record high was in Key West, 2010 - officiating 8 games - back to back.
The players and teams respects Mark's officiating. He keeps calm and cool throughout each game and allows for the tournaments to run smooth.
(photo above - left to right : Renee Walker, Mark Walker, Jane Eldredge))
Mark got involved with officiating flag football as a favor to his sister, who asked mark to officiate for the Rhode Island Women's Flag Football League. That was 18 years ago and he still officiates for the RIWFFL and has been the Head Official since 2006.
Mark Walker
was born on August 21, 1965 and raised in Providence RI.
Mark had an active life in sports, playing high school: baseball, basketball, lacrosse and ran cross country His favorite sport and passion is basketball and Mark continues to play competitive basketball still today.
The Inventor of the Sonic Boom Belts & Flags and Founder of Flag A Tag
Mark joined the IWFFA in 2010 and officiates: Key West, Provincetown, New Jersey and Norristown, PA tournaments. In 2013 Mark became the Head Official for the IWFFA's North American region. He sits on the rules committee board for the IWFFA and shares so much passion and dedication for the rules of the game, the integrity of the sport and the safety of the players.
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Congratulations Mark Walker - Head official of the IWFFA and 17th recipient of the Porter Wilson Award. |
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The Inventor of the Sonic Boom Belts & Flags and Founder of Flag A Tag
When you speak to Mark, he's always positive, upbeat, fun and great to hang out with.
Mark - Second from left
For a living, Mark sells luxury automobiles such as: Audis, Bentley, Maserati and Cadillac’s since 2002. He has received numerous awards for sale and customer satisfaction.
His hobbies outside of work include: traveling, dancing and cooking. He truly enjoys the beach and spending as much time as possible with his girlfriend Paula.
