Michigan Playoff System
Schools are suppose to rate officials for every game. Only varsity ratings are factured in for playoffs. Officials are rated from 1-5 with one being best. If they are given a five the school must give a written explanation and send a copy to the official. So you don't see many fives given out because the schools are afraid of reprisal. An official cannot find out how a school rated them, unless it is a five. The MHSAA has assignment committees that factor in the officials ratings, schedule, location and letters of recommendation. Schools, conferences, officials associations can recommend officials/crews. Regular season crews are used for the first three rounds and crew are put together by the assignment committees for the semi-finals and finals.
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