So I don't think I mentioned it, but I finally applied for certification last month.
My results came back Monday night - I received Level 1.
They said that while in many respects I was well beyond Level 1, they had concerns with certain things - some of which they acknowledged might not be issues anymore (based on the evaluations I had on file, which were kinda old), but that I need to be better at calling 20' and to be more confident in calling skaters out of play. (I agree with that last part 150% - I've always had trouble with that part of IPRing.)
They also said that once I can get evaluations that show that I've conquered these things, I'm encouraged to apply for an exception to to the renewal period (2 years) and apply for a higher level earlier.
So while I was initially bummed that I didn't get a higher level, I understand and agree with everything they said.
This will definitely affect things in the future. I'll need to get as much IPR experience as I can, which will affect my tournament applications, which will affect my tournament attendance next year, I'm sure.
But onward and upward, as they say!
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