[dblref]

In my association, non-varsity officials initiate the rating process. We have a form to fill out and the person requesting the rating has the responsibility of putting down what they think they did right and what they did wrong and sending it to one or more of the varsity officials that watched some of their game. The varsity official offers their input, sends a copy back to the requestor, and sends a copy to the commissioner. We have some non-varsity officials that either won't initiate the process or aren't exactly to open about putting down things they did wrong. These are the individuals that complain about not advancing. The varsity official can and should offer comments even if the non-varsity official did not initiate the rating. If the non-varsity official is not receptive to the "advice/pointers", then so be it.

Each varsity official rates his/her partner(s) and the rating forms are turned in to the commissioner. We use an A, B, or C rating with A being top notch, B being (that's awkard) good partner, but needs to work on such & such, and C being "don't ever want to work with them again".

Like Juulie, I have received my share of "what were you watching" type of ratings. I always ask for feedback and I always, always, always listen to what the individual says whether I agree or not. You can get some really good feedback by saying something like..."I appreciate the info and I will work on my weaker points".

[Edited by dblref on Oct 2nd, 2003 at 05:33 AM]